Pearson PLC (PSON) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of December 2025: GBX2.79 Billion GBX ≈ $340.07K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Pearson PLC (PSON) has total liabilities worth GBX2.79 Billion GBX (≈ $340.07K USD) as of December 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore Pearson PLC (PSON) investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.

Pearson PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how Pearson PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Pearson PLC.

Pearson PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities

The table below lists competitors of Pearson PLC ranked by their total liabilities.

Company Country Total Liabilities
Agrify Corp
NASDAQ:AGFY
USA $103.43 Million
Tradetool Auto Co Ltd
TWO:3685
Taiwan NT$953.14 Million
Quick Heal Technologies Limited
NSE:QUICKHEAL
India Rs1.10 Billion
Ruby Tech
TWO:8048
Taiwan NT$278.46 Million
Alkim Alkali Kimya AS
IS:ALKIM
Turkey TL1.41 Billion
Enterprise Group Inc
TO:E
Canada CA$39.38 Million
Coloray International Investment Co. Ltd
KQ:900310
Korea ₩40.22 Billion
Jasa Armada Indonesia Tbk PT
JK:IPCM
Indonesia Rp384.48 Billion

Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)

This chart breaks down Pearson PLC's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. See Pearson PLC (PSON) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Liquidity & Leverage Metrics

Key Metrics Explained

Metric Value Description
Current Ratio 2.00 Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities)
Quick Ratio N/A More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities)
Cash Ratio N/A Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities)
Debt to Equity 0.77 Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity)
Debt to Assets 0.43 Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets)

Liability Trends Comparison

This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Pearson PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.

Annual Total Liabilities for Pearson PLC (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Pearson PLC from 1985 to 2025.

Year Total Liabilities Change
2025-12-31 GBX2.79 Billion
≈ $340.07K
-1.55%
2024-12-31 GBX2.84 Billion
≈ $345.42K
+3.65%
2023-12-31 GBX2.74 Billion
≈ $333.26K
-5.36%
2022-12-31 GBX2.89 Billion
≈ $352.12K
-5.52%
2021-12-31 GBX3.06 Billion
≈ $372.68K
-7.66%
2020-12-31 GBX3.32 Billion
≈ $403.58K
-0.30%
2019-12-31 GBX3.33 Billion
≈ $404.80K
-1.57%
2018-12-31 GBX3.38 Billion
≈ $411.25K
-12.59%
2017-12-31 GBX3.87 Billion
≈ $470.50K
-32.37%
2016-12-31 GBX5.72 Billion
≈ $695.72K
+9.60%
2015-12-31 GBX5.22 Billion
≈ $634.76K
-3.60%
2014-12-31 GBX5.41 Billion
≈ $658.48K
+3.58%
2013-12-31 GBX5.22 Billion
≈ $635.73K
-7.33%
2012-12-31 GBX5.64 Billion
≈ $685.98K
+6.74%
2011-12-31 GBX5.28 Billion
≈ $642.67K
+4.33%
2010-12-31 GBX5.06 Billion
≈ $616.02K
+6.01%
2009-12-31 GBX4.78 Billion
≈ $581.10K
-1.97%
2008-12-31 GBX4.87 Billion
≈ $592.78K
+42.54%
2007-12-31 GBX3.42 Billion
≈ $415.87K
-4.23%
2006-12-31 GBX3.57 Billion
≈ $434.24K
-7.71%
2005-12-31 GBX3.87 Billion
≈ $470.50K
+8.50%
2004-12-31 GBX3.56 Billion
≈ $433.64K
+9.73%
2003-12-31 GBX3.25 Billion
≈ $395.19K
-2.23%
2002-12-31 GBX3.32 Billion
≈ $404.19K
-22.42%
2001-12-31 GBX4.28 Billion
≈ $521.02K
-7.02%
2000-12-31 GBX4.61 Billion
≈ $560.37K
+14.48%
1999-12-31 GBX4.02 Billion
≈ $489.48K
-4.96%
1998-12-31 GBX4.23 Billion
≈ $515.03K
+101.87%
1997-12-31 GBX2.10 Billion
≈ $255.13K
+13.12%
1996-12-31 GBX1.85 Billion
≈ $225.54K
+8.25%
1995-12-31 GBX1.71 Billion
≈ $208.35K
+27.16%
1994-12-31 GBX1.35 Billion
≈ $163.85K
+46.29%
1993-12-31 GBX920.60 Million
≈ $112.01K
-15.32%
1992-12-31 GBX1.09 Billion
≈ $132.28K
+13.88%
1991-12-31 GBX954.70 Million
≈ $116.16K
-8.02%
1990-12-31 GBX1.04 Billion
≈ $126.28K
+16.04%
1989-12-31 GBX894.40 Million
≈ $108.82K
+7.63%
1988-12-31 GBX831.00 Million
≈ $101.11K
+76.40%
1987-12-31 GBX471.10 Million
≈ $57.32K
-0.25%
1986-12-31 GBX472.30 Million
≈ $57.47K
+8.85%
1985-12-31 GBX433.90 Million
≈ $52.79K
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About Pearson PLC

LSE:PSON UK Publishing
Market Cap
$89.25 Million
GBX733.50 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#19704 Global
#123 in UK
Share Price
GBX1198.00
Change (1 day)
+0.50%
52-Week Range
GBX891.60 - GBX1326.00
All Time High
GBX1379.00
About

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