PSORF (Pearson) Long-Term Debt: $1,343 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


PSORF Pearson PLC PSORF
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Price $16.00
GF Value $14.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pearson Long-Term Debt?

Pearson PSORF 80 Long-Term Debt is $1,343 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PSORF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Pearson's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,343 Mil.

Pearson's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2024 ($891 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($1,366 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2025 ($1,366 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,343 Mil).

Pearson's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($773 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($891 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($891 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,343 Mil).

Pearson  (OTCPK:PSORF) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Pearson Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Pearson Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pearson's Long-Term Debt can be seen below:

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Pearson Long-Term Debt Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 904.26 743.00 773.42 891.28 1,342.70

Pearson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Long-Term Debt Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 773.42 1,071.25 891.28 1,366.35 1,342.70
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $1,343 Mil mean?
Pearson (PSORF) has a Long-Term Debt of $1,343 Mil as of Dec. 2025.
Is Pearson's Long-Term Debt too high?
Pearson's current Long-Term Debt is $1,343 Mil. Overall, Pearson has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's Long-Term Debt compare to NYT and WLY?
Pearson's Long-Term Debt of $1,343 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Long-Term Debt for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pearson's current Long-Term Debt is $1,343 Mil. 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 $14.61, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $1,343 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current Long-Term Debt is $1,343 Mil 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 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.61. GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PSORF:

  • Long-Term Debt: $1,343 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.61 vs. price of $16.00 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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.

Pearson Business Description

Address 80 Strand, London, GBR, WC2R 0RL
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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