Pearson PLC (PSON) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Pearson PLC (PSON) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 345 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of GBX1.10 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX1.10 Billion) cover 345 days of daily cash needs of GBX3.18 Million/day. Check how tangible is Pearson PLC's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Pearson PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Pearson PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 345 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX1.10 Billion can fund 345 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore PSON year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Pearson PLC (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Pearson PLC from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Pearson PLC stock valuation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 345 days | GBX1.10 Billion | GBX3.18 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +95 days |
| 2024 | 250 days | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX4.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -27 days |
| 2023 | 277 days | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX3.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX234.00 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2022 | 308 days | GBX1.24 Billion | GBX4.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX289.00 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2021 | 314 days | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX4.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX277.00 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2020 | 320 days | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX4.51 Million/day | GBX- | GBX516.00 Million | ▲ +28 days |
| 2019 | 292 days | GBX1.19 Billion | GBX4.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX61.00 Million | ▲ +103 days |
| 2018 | 189 days | GBX1.11 Billion | GBX5.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX36.00 Million | ▲ +65 days |
| 2017 | 124 days | GBX748.00 Million | GBX6.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.00 Million | ▼ -108 days |
| 2016 | 232 days | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX5.27 Million/day | GBX- | GBX10.00 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2015 | 225 days | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX5.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX28.00 Million | ▲ +24 days |
| 2014 | 200 days | GBX1.20 Billion | GBX5.99 Million/day | GBX- | GBX16.00 Million | ▲ +40 days |
| 2013 | 161 days | GBX1.05 Billion | GBX6.56 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.00 Million | ▲ +11 days |
| 2012 | 150 days | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX6.75 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.00 Million | ▼ -59 days |
| 2011 | 209 days | GBX1.20 Billion | GBX5.73 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.00 Million | ▲ +19 days |
| 2010 | 190 days | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX6.14 Million/day | GBX- | GBX18.00 Million | ▼ -58 days |
| 2009 | 248 days | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX4.73 Million/day | GBX- | GBX63.00 Million | ▲ +22 days |
| 2008 | 227 days | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX5.40 Million/day | GBX- | GBX54.00 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2007 | 197 days | GBX938.00 Million | GBX4.76 Million/day | GBX- | GBX40.00 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2006 | 204 days | GBX944.00 Million | GBX4.63 Million/day | GBX- | GBX25.00 Million | ▼ -62 days |
| 2005 | 266 days | GBX997.07 Million | GBX3.75 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.07 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2004 | 281 days | GBX893.04 Million | GBX3.18 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.04 Million | ▲ +280 days |
| 2003 | 1 days | GBX4.24 Million | GBX4.67 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.00 Million | ▼ -46 days |
| 2002 | 47 days | GBX176.00 Million | GBX3.73 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.00 Million | ▼ -222 days |
| 2001 | 269 days | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX3.76 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.75 Million | ▼ -30 days |
| 2000 | 299 days | GBX1.31 Billion | GBX4.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX91.05 Million | ▲ +299 days |
| 1999 | 1 days | GBX2.19 Million | GBX4.08 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.00 Million | ▼ -41 days |
| 1998 | 41 days | GBX153.00 Million | GBX3.71 Million/day | GBX- | GBX153.00 Million | ▲ +39 days |
| 1997 | 2 days | GBX7.90 Million | GBX3.37 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.90 Million | ▼ -206 days |
| 1996 | 208 days | GBX624.20 Million | GBX3.00 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.90 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 1995 | 208 days | GBX619.10 Million | GBX2.98 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.30 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 1994 | 239 days | GBX481.80 Million | GBX2.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.80 Million | ▼ -75 days |
| 1993 | 314 days | GBX444.60 Million | GBX1.42 Million/day | GBX- | GBX78.60 Million | ▲ +54 days |
| 1992 | 260 days | GBX472.30 Million | GBX1.82 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.30 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 1991 | 239 days | GBX439.60 Million | GBX1.84 Million/day | GBX- | GBX23.70 Million | ▲ +24 days |
| 1990 | 215 days | GBX426.60 Million | GBX1.98 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.90 Million | ▼ -135 days |
| 1989 | 351 days | GBX463.80 Million | GBX1.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX19.00 Million | ▼ -29 days |
| 1988 | 379 days | GBX395.50 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.50 Million | ▼ -51 days |
| 1987 | 430 days | GBX278.20 Million | GBX646.30K/day | GBX- | GBX7.20 Million | ▼ -40 days |
| 1986 | 470 days | GBX308.70 Million | GBX656.44K/day | GBX- | GBX12.40 Million | ▲ +66 days |
| 1985 | 404 days | GBX277.70 Million | GBX686.85K/day | GBX- | GBX15.00 Million | — |