Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Pearson PLC (PSON)
Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) has a market capitalization of $84.59 Million (GBX695.24 Billion) as of June 22, 2026. Listed on the LSE stock exchange, this UK-based company holds position #19907 globally and #126 in its home market, demonstrating a -0.09% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Pearson PLC's stock price GBX1135.50 by its total outstanding shares 612272749 (612.27 Million). Review Pearson PLC (PSON) financial obligations to assess the company's total debt and financial obligations.
Pearson PLC Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Pearson PLC's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $40.53 Million to $84.59 Million (2.44% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Pearson PLC is a constituent of 5 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FTSE All-Share
FTAS
|
$67.50 Billion | 0.13% | #75 of 573 |
|
FTSE 350
FTLC
|
$67.10 Billion | 0.13% | #73 of 350 |
|
FTSE 100 Index (UK)
FTSE
|
$55.24 Billion | 0.15% | #63 of 100 |
|
STOXX Europe Large 200 EUR Price
LCXP
|
$7.16 Trillion | 0.00% | #153 of 182 |
|
STOXX Europe Large 200 Net Return
LCXR
|
$7.16 Trillion | 0.00% | #153 of 182 |
Weight: Pearson PLC's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
Pearson PLC Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Pearson PLC's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
0.02x
Pearson PLC's market cap is 0.02 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
0.23x
Pearson PLC's market cap is 0.23 times its annual earnings
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $47.89 Million | $4.55 Billion | -$2.34 Billion | 0.01x | N/A |
| 2017 | $45.69 Million | $4.51 Billion | $406.00 Million | 0.01x | 0.11x |
| 2018 | $59.56 Million | $4.13 Billion | $588.00 Million | 0.01x | 0.10x |
| 2019 | $41.37 Million | $3.87 Billion | $264.00 Million | 0.01x | 0.16x |
| 2020 | $45.85 Million | $3.40 Billion | $330.00 Million | 0.01x | 0.14x |
| 2021 | $42.37 Million | $3.43 Billion | $177.00 Million | 0.01x | 0.24x |
| 2022 | $66.60 Million | $3.84 Billion | $242.00 Million | 0.02x | 0.28x |
| 2023 | $70.21 Million | $3.67 Billion | $378.00 Million | 0.02x | 0.19x |
| 2024 | $95.50 Million | $3.55 Billion | $434.00 Million | 0.03x | 0.22x |
| 2025 | $78.22 Million | $3.58 Billion | $335.00 Million | 0.02x | 0.23x |
Competitor Companies of PSON by Market Capitalization
Companies near Pearson PLC in the global market cap rankings as of June 22, 2026.
Key companies related to Pearson PLC by market ranking:
- New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT): Ranked #2005 globally with a market cap of $11.77 Billion USD.
- Pearson plc (F:PESA): Ranked #2788 globally with a market cap of $7.47 Billion USD ( €6.39 Billion EUR).
- Schibsted ASA B (OL:SCHB): Ranked #3956 globally with a market cap of $4.37 Billion USD ( Nkr41.56 Billion NOK).
- Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA (F:SPG): Ranked #4199 globally with a market cap of $4.00 Billion USD ( €3.42 Billion EUR).
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2005 | New York Times Company | NYSE:NYT | $11.77 Billion | $73.06 |
| #2788 | Pearson plc | F:PESA | $7.47 Billion | €12.90 |
| #3956 | Schibsted ASA B | OL:SCHB | $4.37 Billion | Nkr321.80 |
| #4199 | Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA | F:SPG | $4.00 Billion | €18.66 |
Pearson PLC Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Pearson PLC's market cap moved from $40.53 Million to $ 84.59 Million, with a yearly change of 2.44%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GBX84.59 Million | +8.14% |
| 2025 | GBX78.22 Million | -18.10% |
| 2024 | GBX95.50 Million | +36.02% |
| 2023 | GBX70.21 Million | +5.42% |
| 2022 | GBX66.60 Million | +57.17% |
| 2021 | GBX42.37 Million | -7.57% |
| 2020 | GBX45.85 Million | +10.83% |
| 2019 | GBX41.37 Million | -30.55% |
| 2018 | GBX59.56 Million | +30.38% |
| 2017 | GBX45.69 Million | -4.60% |
| 2016 | GBX47.89 Million | +18.15% |
| 2015 | GBX40.53 Million | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On Jun 22nd, 2026 the market cap of Pearson PLC was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $84.59 Million USD |
| MoneyControl | $84.59 Million USD |
| MarketWatch | $84.59 Million USD |
| marketcap.company | $84.59 Million USD |
| Reuters | $84.59 Million USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.
About Pearson PLC
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Enterprise Learning & Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers pears… Read more