PearsonPSORF -1.22%79 Current Ratio is 2.00 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates PSORF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,039 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 60.64% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Pearson's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.00.
Pearson has a current ratio of 2.00. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pearson's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PSORF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49 Med: 1.96 Max: 2.13
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, Pearson's highest Current Ratio was 2.13. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 1.96.
PSORF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 60.64% of 1039
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs PSORF: 2.00
Pearson (OTCPK:PSORF) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Pearson Current Ratio Related Terms
Pearson Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pearson's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 2.00 as of Dec. 2025. This is near median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Pearson's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #409 out of 1039 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Pearson's Current Ratio too high?
Pearson's current Current Ratio of 2.00 is near median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 2.13. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Pearson's value of 2.00 is 27.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #409 out of 1039 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pearson has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's Current Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #409 out of 1039 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Pearson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Pearson's value of 2.00 is 27.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pearson's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Pearson has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pearson's current Current Ratio of 2.00 is 27.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pearson's current Current Ratio is 2.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.96. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.26, compared to a current price of $14.80 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 27.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. Pearson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current Current Ratio is 2.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $14.80 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.26.
GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PSORF:
Current Ratio: 2.00 (near median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: $14.26 vs. price of $14.80 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#409 of 1039)
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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