Pearson plc Defensive Interval Ratio
Pearson plc defensive interval ratio. Pearson plc (PESA) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 205 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of €651.00 Million (cash €-, short-term investments €-, receivables €651.00 Million) cover 205 days of daily cash needs of €3.18 Million/day. See Pearson plc working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Pearson plc (2016–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of Pearson plc from 2016 to 2025. This chart shows how Pearson plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 10 annual periods from 2016 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 205 days, meaning defensive assets of €651.00 Million can fund 205 days of operations without new revenue. Read PESA total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Pearson plc Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (2016–2025)
Pearson plc defensive interval ratio by year from 2016 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Pearson plc from 2016 to 2025, covering 10 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Pearson plc's balance sheet.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (EUR) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 205 days | €651.00 Million | €3.18 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +55 days |
| 2024 | 149 days | €605.00 Million | €4.05 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -31 days |
| 2023 | 180 days | €694.00 Million | €3.85 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2022 | 203 days | €824.00 Million | €4.05 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +6 days |
| 2021 | 197 days | €853.00 Million | €4.33 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2020 | 176 days | €795.00 Million | €4.51 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -101 days |
| 2019 | 277 days | €1.13 Billion | €4.09 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +94 days |
| 2018 | 183 days | €1.07 Billion | €5.85 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +13 days |
| 2017 | 170 days | €1.03 Billion | €6.04 Million/day | €- | €8.00 Million | ▼ -61 days |
| 2016 | 232 days | €1.22 Billion | €5.27 Million/day | €- | €10.00 Million | — |