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. The company operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson … Read more
Pearson plc (PESA) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: €3.60 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, Pearson plc (PESA) has net assets worth €3.60 Billion EUR as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€6.22 Billion) and total liabilities (€2.62 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €3.60 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 57.91% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.87% |
| 5-Year Change | -1.96% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 6.78 |
Pearson plc - Net Assets Trend (2016–2024)
This chart illustrates how Pearson plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Pearson plc (2016–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Pearson plc from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €4.05 Billion | +1.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | €3.99 Billion | -9.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | €4.42 Billion | +3.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | €4.28 Billion | +3.53% |
| 2020-12-31 | €4.13 Billion | -4.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | €4.32 Billion | -4.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | €4.53 Billion | +12.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | €4.02 Billion | -7.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | €4.35 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Pearson plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 15.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €827.00 Million | 20.48% |
| Other Components | €3.21 Billion | 79.52% |
| Total Equity | €4.04 Billion | 100.00% |
Pearson plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Pearson plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
LKQ Corporation
NASDAQ:LKQ
|
$7.30 Billion |
|
OBIC Co.Ltd
F:OBL
|
$7.31 Billion |
|
EPAM Systems Inc
NYSE:EPAM
|
$7.31 Billion |
|
Brenntag AG
PINK:BNTGF
|
$7.31 Billion |
|
Daqin Railway Co Ltd
SHG:601006
|
$7.30 Billion |
|
Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co Ltd
SHE:000933
|
$7.28 Billion |
|
Medibank Private Limited
F:MPV
|
$7.28 Billion |
|
Bankinter S.A
PINK:BKIMF
|
$7.28 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Pearson plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,974,000,000 to 4,038,000,000, a change of 64,000,000 (1.6%).
- Net income of 434,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 156,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 358,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 7,000,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 137,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €434.00 Million | +10.75% |
| Dividends Paid | €156.00 Million | -3.86% |
| Share Repurchases | €358.00 Million | -8.87% |
| Share Issuances | €7.00 Million | +0.17% |
| Other Changes | €137.00 Million | +3.39% |
| Total Change | €- | 1.61% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Pearson plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.86x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.24x to 1.86x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €5.04 | €11.30 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €5.78 | €11.30 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €5.54 | €11.30 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €5.48 | €11.30 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €5.64 | €11.30 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €6.15 | €11.30 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €5.72 | €11.30 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €6.07 | €11.30 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Pearson plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.75%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.22%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.52x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.71x
- Recent ROE (10.75%) is above the historical average (1.38%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -53.80% | -51.34% | 0.45x | 2.32x | €-2.77 Billion |
| 2017 | 10.12% | 9.00% | 0.57x | 1.97x | €4.70 Million |
| 2018 | 13.02% | 14.24% | 0.52x | 1.75x | €136.40 Million |
| 2019 | 6.12% | 6.82% | 0.51x | 1.77x | €-167.30 Million |
| 2020 | 7.52% | 9.13% | 0.46x | 1.81x | €-102.50 Million |
| 2021 | 3.72% | 4.64% | 0.47x | 1.72x | €-268.00 Million |
| 2022 | 5.50% | 6.30% | 0.53x | 1.66x | €-198.20 Million |
| 2023 | 9.51% | 10.29% | 0.55x | 1.69x | €-19.40 Million |
| 2024 | 10.75% | 12.22% | 0.52x | 1.71x | €30.20 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Pearson plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $549,154,921
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -7.59%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson plc (PESA) | €3.60 Billion | -53.80% | 0.73x | $7.30 Billion |
| Simone S.p.A. (2KX) | $9.55 Million | 7.72% | 1.48x | $7.90 Million |
| Il Sole 24 ORE S.p.A (4IL1) | $13.85 Million | -151.82% | 16.91x | $10.98K |
| Bastei Lübbe AG (BST) | $36.10 Million | 1.85% | 1.38x | $47.03 Million |
| CALTAGIRONE EDITORE (EDJ.SG) (EDJ) | $403.00 Million | 7.13% | 0.26x | $95.12 Million |
| Effecten-Spiegel AG (EFS) | $71.19 Million | 4.29% | 0.05x | $40.60 Million |
| Going Public Media Aktiengesellschaft (G6P) | $1.03 Million | 39.28% | 0.33x | $41.72K |
| The New York Times Company (NYT) | $1.54 Billion | 14.28% | 0.66x | $10.96 Billion |
| Oriental Press Group Limited (OPQ) | $1.79 Billion | 4.18% | 0.09x | $20.91 Million |
| Sonaecom S.G.P.S. S.A (XOA1) | $1.07 Billion | 4.81% | 0.12x | $87.41 Million |