Pearson plc (PESA) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Pearson plc (PESA) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 84.1% as of December 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (€584.00 Million) from net assets (€3.66 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See working capital position of Pearson plc to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Pearson plc Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2016–2025)
This chart shows how Pearson plc's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 10 annual periods from 2016 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 84.1%, reflecting net assets of €3.66 Billion with intangible assets of €584.00 Million EUR. See how many days can Pearson plc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Pearson plc (2016–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Pearson plc from 2016 to 2025, covering 10 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Pearson plc.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (EUR) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84.1% | €3.66 Billion | €584.00 Million | €6.46 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2024 | 85.5% | €4.05 Billion | €589.00 Million | €6.89 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2023 | 83.5% | €3.99 Billion | €657.00 Million | €6.73 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2022 | 84.2% | €4.42 Billion | €697.00 Million | €7.31 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2021 | 85.4% | €4.28 Billion | €624.00 Million | €7.34 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2020 | 84.3% | €4.13 Billion | €648.00 Million | €7.45 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 82.4% | €4.32 Billion | €761.00 Million | €7.65 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2018 | 80.2% | €4.53 Billion | €898.00 Million | €7.91 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2017 | 76.8% | €4.02 Billion | €934.00 Million | €7.89 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2016 | 74.7% | €4.35 Billion | €1.10 Billion | €10.07 Billion | — |