Pearson PLC (PSON) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of December 2025:
0.97x
Pearson PLC (PSON) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.97x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of GBX457.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (GBX472.00 Million). Explore PSON capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
FCF Generation Index
0.97x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
GBX457.00 Million
GBX
Operating Cash Flow
GBX472.00 Million
GBX
Capital Expenditures
GBX15.00 Million
GBX
Pearson PLC Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1991–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Pearson PLC across 35 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash efficiency ratio of Pearson PLC.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Pearson PLC (1991–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Pearson PLC. Check Pearson PLC (PSON) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (GBX) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.96x | GBX661.00 Million | GBX690.00 Million | GBX29.00 Million | ▲ +19.4% |
| 2024 | 0.80x | GBX503.00 Million | GBX627.00 Million | GBX124.00 Million | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2023 | 0.76x | GBX399.00 Million | GBX525.00 Million | GBX126.00 Million | ▲ +28.2% |
| 2022 | 0.59x | GBX214.00 Million | GBX361.00 Million | GBX147.00 Million | ▲ +28.8% |
| 2021 | 0.46x | GBX150.00 Million | GBX326.00 Million | GBX176.00 Million | ▼ -29.8% |
| 2020 | 0.66x | GBX255.00 Million | GBX389.00 Million | GBX134.00 Million | ▲ +37.4% |
| 2019 | 0.48x | GBX176.00 Million | GBX369.00 Million | GBX193.00 Million | ▼ -15.9% |
| 2018 | 0.57x | GBX262.00 Million | GBX462.00 Million | GBX200.00 Million | ▲ +156.1% |
| 2017 | 0.22x | GBX66.00 Million | GBX298.00 Million | GBX232.00 Million | ▼ -45.0% |
| 2016 | 0.40x | GBX165.00 Million | GBX410.00 Million | GBX245.00 Million | ▲ +335.9% |
| 2015 | -0.17x | GBX-36.00 Million | GBX211.00 Million | GBX247.00 Million | ▼ -128.4% |
| 2014 | 0.60x | GBX273.00 Million | GBX455.00 Million | GBX182.00 Million | ▲ +22.8% |
| 2013 | 0.49x | GBX174.00 Million | GBX356.00 Million | GBX182.00 Million | ▼ -39.3% |
| 2012 | 0.81x | GBX625.00 Million | GBX776.00 Million | GBX151.00 Million | ▼ -3.5% |
| 2011 | 0.83x | GBX728.00 Million | GBX872.00 Million | GBX144.00 Million | ▼ -3.9% |
| 2010 | 0.87x | GBX874.00 Million | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX132.00 Million | ▲ +2.6% |
| 2009 | 0.85x | GBX663.00 Million | GBX783.00 Million | GBX120.00 Million | ▲ +5.2% |
| 2008 | 0.80x | GBX495.00 Million | GBX615.00 Million | GBX120.00 Million | ▲ +5.8% |
| 2007 | 0.76x | GBX379.00 Million | GBX498.00 Million | GBX119.00 Million | ▼ -3.4% |
| 2006 | 0.79x | GBX360.00 Million | GBX457.00 Million | GBX97.00 Million | ▼ -2.2% |
| 2005 | 0.81x | GBX414.00 Million | GBX514.00 Million | GBX100.00 Million | ▲ +3.6% |
| 2004 | 0.78x | GBX437.00 Million | GBX562.00 Million | GBX125.00 Million | ▲ +43.9% |
| 2003 | 0.54x | GBX123.48 Million | GBX228.48 Million | GBX105.00 Million | ▼ -14.0% |
| 2002 | 0.63x | GBX212.98 Million | GBX338.98 Million | GBX126.00 Million | ▼ -5.4% |
| 2001 | 0.66x | GBX326.22 Million | GBX491.40 Million | GBX165.18 Million | ▲ +623.9% |
| 2000 | 0.09x | GBX14.06 Million | GBX153.32 Million | GBX139.26 Million | ▲ +106.4% |
| 1999 | -1.43x | GBX-60.00 Million | GBX42.00 Million | GBX102.00 Million | ▼ -336.8% |
| 1998 | 0.60x | GBX190.00 Million | GBX315.00 Million | GBX125.00 Million | ▲ +262.7% |
| 1997 | 0.17x | GBX22.00 Million | GBX132.30 Million | GBX110.30 Million | ▲ +208.9% |
| 1996 | -0.15x | GBX-11.90 Million | GBX77.90 Million | GBX89.80 Million | ▲ +90.0% |
| 1995 | -1.53x | GBX-60.60 Million | GBX39.60 Million | GBX100.20 Million | ▼ -328.6% |
| 1994 | 0.67x | GBX123.00 Million | GBX183.70 Million | GBX60.70 Million | ▲ +92.9% |
| 1993 | 0.35x | GBX37.90 Million | GBX109.20 Million | GBX71.30 Million | ▼ -9.0% |
| 1992 | 0.38x | GBX43.40 Million | GBX113.80 Million | GBX70.40 Million | ▲ +107.4% |
| 1991 | 0.18x | GBX18.30 Million | GBX99.50 Million | GBX81.20 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).