PearsonPSORF +8.11%80 Buyback Yield % is 5.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates PSORF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 90.46% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Pearson's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Publishing subindustry, Pearson's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Pearson Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Pearson (PSORF) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #31 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Pearson's Buyback Yield % too high?
Pearson's current Buyback Yield % of 5.88 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #31 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pearson has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's Buyback Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #31 out of 325 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Pearson in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. Pearson's current Buyback Yield % is 5.88, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pearson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pearson (PSORF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.74, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.88, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Pearson's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Pearson (PSORF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pearson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.74.
GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PSORF:
Buyback Yield %: 5.88 (139% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: $13.74 vs. price of $16.00 (16.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSORF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UK-listed Pearson is a testing and educational provider. Pearson's primary operations are in assessment and qualifications, testing and higher education, but they also provide English education and testing, virtual learning, prehiring testing and screening, and upskilling/reskilling. The company divested noncore businesses, including the Financial Times, The Economist, and publishing house Penguin, and is now focused on being an educational resource and testing provider.
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