Pearson (BUE:PSO) OCF Margin %: 25.01% (As of Dec. 2025) — 141% Above Median


What is Pearson OCF Margin %?

Pearson BUE:PSO 71 OCF Margin % is 25.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates BUE:PSO with a GF Score™ of 71/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 80.79% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Pearson's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ARS901,594.17 Mil. Pearson's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was ARS3,604,433.59 Mil. Therefore, Pearson's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.01%.

As of today, Pearson's current OCF Yield % is 9.29%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pearson's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Pearson was 18.34%. The lowest was 6.60%. And the median was 10.37%.

BUE:PSO's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 6.065
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

Pearson OCF Margin % Related Terms

Pearson OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pearson's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.51 9.40 14.29 17.65 18.34

Pearson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
OCF Margin % 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 28.52 4.28 30.70 11.15 25.01

Pearson OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Pearson's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1274667.621/6950436.098
=18.34 %

Pearson's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=901594.171/3604433.593
=25.01 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 25.01% mean?
Pearson (BUE:PSO) has a OCF Margin % of 25.01% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, Pearson's OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 18.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #194 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Pearson's OCF Margin % too high?
Pearson's current OCF Margin % of 25.01% is 141% above median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.60 to a high of 18.34. The Media - Diversified industry median OCF Margin % is 6.07. Pearson's value of 25.01% is 312.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #194 out of 1010 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's OCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #194 out of 1010 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Pearson in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.07. Pearson's value of 25.01% is 312.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pearson's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.60 to 18.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 6.07, 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 OCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median OCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 6.07, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pearson's current OCF Margin % of 25.01% is 312.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pearson's current OCF Margin % is 25.01%, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 10.37. 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?
Pearson (BUE:PSO) has a current OCF Margin % of 25.01%. The current OCF Margin % is 25.01%, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 312.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 6.07. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (BUE:PSO), the current OCF Margin % is 25.01% 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.

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.