PSORF (Pearson) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (As of Dec. 2025) — 49% Below Median


PSORF Pearson PLC PSORF
79 GF Score
Price $14.80
GF Value $14.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pearson Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pearson PSORF -1.22% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.39. 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 325 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 64.92% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PSORF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.88
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pearson was 0.88. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.39.

PSORF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
64.92% of 325 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs PSORF: 0.38

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Pearson is 2.31%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pearson was 9.15%. The lowest was 1.70%. And the median was 2.53%.

Pearson's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.10.

During the past 12 months, Pearson's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pearson was 12.50% per year. The lowest was -30.40% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Pearson (OTCPK:PSORF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Pearson Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pearson Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.40 0.38 0.38 0.38

Pearson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.22 0.62 0.21 0.69 0.20

PSORF vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Pearson Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.327/ 0.851
=0.38

Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.104/ 0.527
=0.20

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 mean?
Pearson (PSORF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #114 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Pearson's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pearson's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 0.88. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Pearson's value of 0.20 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #114 out of 325 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #114 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Pearson in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Pearson's value of 0.20 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Pearson's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Pearson has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pearson's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 60% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pearson's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 60% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 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 $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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: $14.26 vs. price of $14.80 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Media - Diversified median (#114 of 325)

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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