Pearson PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Pearson PLC tangible net worth ratio. Pearson PLC (PSON) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 84.1% as of December 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (GBX584.00 Million) from net assets (GBX3.66 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. Check PSON strategic asset allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Tangible Net Worth Ratio of Pearson PLC (1985–2025)
Tangible net worth ratio of Pearson PLC from 1985 to 2025. This chart shows how Pearson PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 84.1%, reflecting net assets of GBX3.66 Billion with intangible assets of GBX584.00 Million GBX. See working capital position of Pearson PLC to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Pearson PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio by Year (1985–2025)
Pearson PLC tangible net worth ratio by year from 1985 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Pearson PLC from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 live market cap and overall valuation, see how much is Pearson PLC worth.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (GBX) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84.1% | GBX3.66 Billion | GBX584.00 Million | GBX6.46 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2024 | 85.5% | GBX4.05 Billion | GBX589.00 Million | GBX6.89 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2023 | 83.5% | GBX3.99 Billion | GBX657.00 Million | GBX6.73 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2022 | 84.2% | GBX4.42 Billion | GBX697.00 Million | GBX7.31 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2021 | 85.4% | GBX4.28 Billion | GBX624.00 Million | GBX7.34 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2020 | 84.3% | GBX4.13 Billion | GBX648.00 Million | GBX7.45 Billion | ▲ +1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 82.4% | GBX4.32 Billion | GBX761.00 Million | GBX7.65 Billion | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2018 | 80.2% | GBX4.53 Billion | GBX898.00 Million | GBX7.91 Billion | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2017 | 76.8% | GBX4.02 Billion | GBX934.00 Million | GBX7.89 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2016 | 74.7% | GBX4.35 Billion | GBX1.10 Billion | GBX10.07 Billion | ▼ -9.3 pp |
| 2015 | 84.0% | GBX6.42 Billion | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX11.63 Billion | ▲ +5.3 pp |
| 2014 | 78.6% | GBX5.99 Billion | GBX1.28 Billion | GBX11.40 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2013 | 80.1% | GBX5.71 Billion | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX10.93 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2012 | 80.0% | GBX5.71 Billion | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX11.35 Billion | ▲ +86.4 pp |
| 2011 | -6.4% | GBX5.96 Billion | GBX6.34 Billion | GBX11.24 Billion | ▼ -8.8 pp |
| 2010 | 2.5% | GBX5.61 Billion | GBX5.47 Billion | GBX10.67 Billion | ▼ -80.6 pp |
| 2009 | 83.1% | GBX4.64 Billion | GBX783.00 Million | GBX9.41 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2008 | 84.4% | GBX5.02 Billion | GBX783.00 Million | GBX9.90 Billion | ▼ -3.4 pp |
| 2007 | 87.8% | GBX3.87 Billion | GBX471.00 Million | GBX7.29 Billion | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2006 | 91.5% | GBX3.64 Billion | GBX310.00 Million | GBX7.21 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2005 | 94.6% | GBX3.73 Billion | GBX200.00 Million | GBX7.60 Billion | ▲ +103.4 pp |
| 2004 | -8.8% | GBX3.01 Billion | GBX3.28 Billion | GBX6.58 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2003 | -5.6% | GBX3.09 Billion | GBX3.26 Billion | GBX6.34 Billion | ▼ -3.3 pp |
| 2002 | -2.3% | GBX3.53 Billion | GBX3.61 Billion | GBX6.85 Billion | ▲ +10.9 pp |
| 2001 | -13.2% | GBX3.77 Billion | GBX4.27 Billion | GBX8.05 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2000 | -7.4% | GBX4.21 Billion | GBX4.53 Billion | GBX8.82 Billion | ▲ +77.7 pp |
| 1999 | -85.2% | GBX1.33 Billion | GBX2.46 Billion | GBX5.35 Billion | ▼ -185.2 pp |
| 1998 | 100.0% | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX5.32 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | GBX156.00 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX2.25 Billion | ▲ +157.1 pp |
| 1996 | -57.1% | GBX392.30 Million | GBX616.30 Million | GBX2.25 Billion | ▼ -85.7 pp |
| 1995 | 28.6% | GBX855.40 Million | GBX610.80 Million | GBX2.57 Billion | ▼ -26.3 pp |
| 1994 | 54.9% | GBX1.05 Billion | GBX474.00 Million | GBX2.40 Billion | ▼ -8.5 pp |
| 1993 | 63.4% | GBX1.00 Billion | GBX366.00 Million | GBX1.92 Billion | ▲ +6.7 pp |
| 1992 | 56.7% | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX458.00 Million | GBX2.15 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 1991 | 57.6% | GBX981.10 Million | GBX415.90 Million | GBX1.94 Billion | ▲ +16.2 pp |
| 1990 | 41.4% | GBX711.50 Million | GBX416.70 Million | GBX1.75 Billion | ▲ +9.3 pp |
| 1989 | 32.2% | GBX655.60 Million | GBX444.80 Million | GBX1.55 Billion | ▲ +10.7 pp |
| 1988 | 21.4% | GBX483.70 Million | GBX380.00 Million | GBX1.31 Billion | ▼ -33.5 pp |
| 1987 | 54.9% | GBX601.40 Million | GBX271.00 Million | GBX1.07 Billion | ▲ +17.3 pp |
| 1986 | 37.6% | GBX475.10 Million | GBX296.30 Million | GBX947.40 Million | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 1985 | 37.2% | GBX418.30 Million | GBX262.70 Million | GBX852.20 Million | — |