Pearson (FRA:PESA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


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 Moat Score?

Pearson FRA:PESA +0.76% 71 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. 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. Among 1,042 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 99.04% on this metric.

Pearson has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pearson has Narrow Moat: Pearson has a strong narrow moat due to its established brand and significant market share in educational publishing. Its digital transformation efforts enhance its competitive position, but it lacks the exclusivity and regulatory barriers for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Pearson might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Pearson  (FRA:PESA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Pearson Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PESA vs NYT, WLY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Pearson's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Pearson (FRA:PESA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #10 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Pearson's Moat Score too high?
Pearson's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #10 out of 1042 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #10 out of 1042 companies for Moat Score. This places Pearson in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Pearson's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (FRA:PESA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 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 (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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • 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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