Pearson PLC (PSON) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Pearson PLC (PSON) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.17x as of December 2025, meaning its operating cash flow of GBX472.00 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities (GBX2.79 Billion) in one year. See cash generation quality of Pearson PLC to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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Pearson PLC Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1991–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Pearson PLC across 35 annual periods. Also explore net asset growth rate of Pearson PLC to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Pearson PLC (1991–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Pearson PLC. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see market value of Pearson PLC.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (GBX) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.25x | GBX690.00 Million | GBX2.79 Billion | ▲ +11.8% |
| 2024 | 0.22x | GBX627.00 Million | GBX2.84 Billion | ▲ +15.2% |
| 2023 | 0.19x | GBX525.00 Million | GBX2.74 Billion | ▲ +53.7% |
| 2022 | 0.12x | GBX361.00 Million | GBX2.89 Billion | ▲ +17.2% |
| 2021 | 0.11x | GBX326.00 Million | GBX3.06 Billion | ▼ -9.2% |
| 2020 | 0.12x | GBX389.00 Million | GBX3.32 Billion | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2019 | 0.11x | GBX369.00 Million | GBX3.33 Billion | ▼ -18.9% |
| 2018 | 0.14x | GBX462.00 Million | GBX3.38 Billion | ▲ +77.4% |
| 2017 | 0.08x | GBX298.00 Million | GBX3.87 Billion | ▲ +7.5% |
| 2016 | 0.07x | GBX410.00 Million | GBX5.72 Billion | ▲ +77.3% |
| 2015 | 0.04x | GBX211.00 Million | GBX5.22 Billion | ▼ -51.9% |
| 2014 | 0.08x | GBX455.00 Million | GBX5.41 Billion | ▲ +23.4% |
| 2013 | 0.07x | GBX356.00 Million | GBX5.22 Billion | ▼ -50.5% |
| 2012 | 0.14x | GBX776.00 Million | GBX5.64 Billion | ▼ -16.6% |
| 2011 | 0.17x | GBX872.00 Million | GBX5.28 Billion | ▼ -16.9% |
| 2010 | 0.20x | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX5.06 Billion | ▲ +21.2% |
| 2009 | 0.16x | GBX783.00 Million | GBX4.78 Billion | ▲ +29.9% |
| 2008 | 0.13x | GBX615.00 Million | GBX4.87 Billion | ▼ -13.4% |
| 2007 | 0.15x | GBX498.00 Million | GBX3.42 Billion | ▲ +13.8% |
| 2006 | 0.13x | GBX457.00 Million | GBX3.57 Billion | ▼ -3.7% |
| 2005 | 0.13x | GBX514.00 Million | GBX3.87 Billion | ▼ -15.7% |
| 2004 | 0.16x | GBX562.00 Million | GBX3.56 Billion | ▲ +124.2% |
| 2003 | 0.07x | GBX228.48 Million | GBX3.25 Billion | ▼ -31.1% |
| 2002 | 0.10x | GBX338.98 Million | GBX3.32 Billion | ▼ -11.1% |
| 2001 | 0.11x | GBX491.40 Million | GBX4.28 Billion | ▲ +244.7% |
| 2000 | 0.03x | GBX153.32 Million | GBX4.61 Billion | ▲ +218.9% |
| 1999 | 0.01x | GBX42.00 Million | GBX4.02 Billion | ▼ -86.0% |
| 1998 | 0.07x | GBX315.00 Million | GBX4.23 Billion | ▲ +17.9% |
| 1997 | 0.06x | GBX132.30 Million | GBX2.10 Billion | ▲ +50.1% |
| 1996 | 0.04x | GBX77.90 Million | GBX1.85 Billion | ▲ +81.7% |
| 1995 | 0.02x | GBX39.60 Million | GBX1.71 Billion | ▼ -83.0% |
| 1994 | 0.14x | GBX183.70 Million | GBX1.35 Billion | ▲ +15.0% |
| 1993 | 0.12x | GBX109.20 Million | GBX920.60 Million | ▲ +13.3% |
| 1992 | 0.10x | GBX113.80 Million | GBX1.09 Billion | ▲ +0.4% |
| 1991 | 0.10x | GBX99.50 Million | GBX954.70 Million | — |