PSORF (Pearson) Tax Expense: $163 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


PSORF Pearson PLC PSORF
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What is Pearson Tax Expense?

Pearson PSORF -1.22% 79 Tax Expense is $163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates PSORF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pearson's tax expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $92 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $163 Mil.


Pearson  (OTCPK:PSORF) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Pearson Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pearson's Tax Expense can be seen below:

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Pearson Tax Expense Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
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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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Pearson Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $163 Mil.

* 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 Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $163 Mil mean?
Pearson (PSORF) has a Tax Expense of $163 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors.
Is Pearson's Tax Expense too high?
Pearson's current Tax Expense is $163 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Pearson's Tax Expense of $163 Mil 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 Tax Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. Pearson's current Tax Expense is $163 Mil. 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 $14.10, compared to a current price of $14.80 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $163 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (PSORF), the current Tax Expense is $163 Mil 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 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.10. GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PSORF:

  • Tax Expense: $163 Mil
  • GF Value™: $14.10 vs. price of $14.80 (5% 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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