PSORF (Pearson) 3-1 Month Momentum %: 5.54% (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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PSORF Pearson PLC PSORF
79 GF Score
Price $16.00
GF Value $13.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pearson 3-1 Month Momentum %?

Pearson PSORF 79 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.54% as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates PSORF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Media - Diversified companies, Pearson ranks better than 79.33% on this metric.

3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-19), Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.54%.

The industry rank for Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

PSORF's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
79.33% of 1016 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -6.82 vs PSORF: 5.54

Pearson  (OTCPK:PSORF) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Pearson 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


PSORF vs NYT, WLY: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


PSORF
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Pearson  (OTCPK:PSORF) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

3-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 3-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 5.54% mean?
Pearson (PSORF) has a 3-1 Month Momentum % of 5.54% as of Jul. 19, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #210 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Pearson's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.54%. Based on the distribution chart, Pearson ranks #210 out of 1016 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 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pearson ranks #210 out of 1016 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Pearson in the top 21% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. Pearson's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.54%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.54%. Pearson's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.54% as of Jul. 19, 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 (PSORF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pearson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82. GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PSORF:

  • 3-1 Month Momentum %: 5.54%
  • GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $16.00 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 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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