PearsonPSORF -1.22%79 FCF Yield % is 7.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 3.88. 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 1,033 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 70.47% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Pearson FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pearson's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Publishing subindustry, Pearson's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's FCF 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 FCF Yield % of 7.68 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 3.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #305 out of 1033 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Pearson's FCF Yield % too high?
Pearson's current FCF Yield % of 7.68 is 98% above median its 10-year median of 3.88. The Media - Diversified industry median FCF Yield % is 1.49. Pearson's value of 7.68 is 415.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #305 out of 1033 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 FCF Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #305 out of 1033 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Pearson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.49. Pearson's value of 7.68 is 415.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.88 vs. the industry median of 1.49, 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 FCF Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.49, based on 1,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pearson's current FCF Yield % of 7.68 is 415.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pearson's current FCF Yield % is 7.68, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 3.88. 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 FCF Yield % is 7.68, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 3.88 and 415.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.49. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current FCF Yield % is 7.68 as of Jun. 24, 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 $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:
FCF Yield %: 7.68 (98% above median its 10-year median of 3.88)
GF Value™: $14.26 vs. price of $14.80 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 415.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#305 of 1033)
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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