Pearson (FRA:PESA) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.22 (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:PESA Pearson PLC FRA:PESA
71 GF Score
Price €13.30
GF Value €12.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pearson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Pearson FRA:PESA +0.76% 71 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:PESA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Pearson's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.22.

Pearson's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Dec. 2024 (0.17) to Dec. 2025 (0.22). It may suggest that Pearson is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Pearson  (FRA:PESA) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Pearson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Pearson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pearson's LT-Debt-to-Total-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.

Pearson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.22

Pearson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.16 0.19 0.17 0.23 0.22
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Pearson LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Pearson's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1622.257/7383.041
=0.22

Pearson's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1622.257/7383.041
=0.22

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.22 mean?
Pearson (FRA:PESA) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.22 as of Dec. 2025. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors.
Is Pearson's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Pearson's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.22. Overall, Pearson has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
Pearson's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.22 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. Pearson's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.22. 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 (FRA:PESA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.35, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.22. Pearson's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (FRA:PESA), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.22 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 (FRA:PESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pearson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.30 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.35. GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PESA:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.22
  • GF Value™: €12.35 vs. price of €13.30 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PESA 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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