PSORF (Pearson) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.46% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Pearson ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Pearson PSORF -1.22% 79 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.46% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Pearson's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.39%. Pearson's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.72. Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.46%.

Pearson ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

Pearson ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Pearson ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Pearson Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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PSORF vs NYT, WLY: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Pearson ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=8.98% / 1.72
=5.22%

Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=9.39% / 1.72
=5.46%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.46% mean?
Pearson (PSORF) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.46% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors.
Is Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Pearson's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.46%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NYT and WLY?
Pearson's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.46% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Media - Diversified company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. Pearson's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.46%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.46%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.46% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.46%
  • GF Value™: $14.26 vs. price of $14.80 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 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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