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PearsonPSORF 79 Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates PSORF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 57.45% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Pearson's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,884 Mil. Pearson's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,645 Mil.
Therefore, Pearson's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pearson's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PSORF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.57 Max: 0.6
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Pearson was 0.60. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.57.
PSORF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 57.45% of 1027
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.51
vs PSORF: 0.57
Pearson (OTCPK:PSORF) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Pearson Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Pearson Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pearson's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Pearson's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.57 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Pearson's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.43 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #437 out of 1027 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Pearson's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Pearson's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.57 is near median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 0.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Pearson's value of 0.57 is 11.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #437 out of 1027 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pearson has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's Equity-to-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #437 out of 1027 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Pearson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Pearson's value of 0.57 is 11.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Pearson's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.43 to 0.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.51, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.51, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pearson's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.57 is 11.8% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pearson's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.57. 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 $13.97, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 11.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.51. Pearson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 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 $16.00 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.97.
GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PSORF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.57 (near median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: $13.97 vs. price of $16.00 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#437 of 1027)
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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