Pearson (FRA:PESA) Total Operating Expense: €1,466 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:PESA Pearson PLC FRA:PESA
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GF Value €12.35
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What is Pearson Total Operating Expense?

Pearson FRA:PESA +0.76% 71 Total Operating Expense is €1,466 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:PESA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Pearson's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €708 Mil. Pearson's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,466 Mil.

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Pearson Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Pearson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,586.41 1,608.59 1,534.52 1,529.69 1,445.06

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 Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating 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 €1,466 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €1,466 Mil mean?
Pearson (FRA:PESA) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,466 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors.
Is Pearson's Total Operating Expense too high?
Pearson's current Total Operating Expense is €1,466 Mil. Overall, Pearson has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pearson's Total Operating Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Pearson's Total Operating Expense of €1,466 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 Total Operating Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Pearson and its competitors. Pearson's current Total Operating Expense is €1,466 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 (FRA:PESA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.35, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,466 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pearson (FRA:PESA), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,466 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 (FRA:PESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pearson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.30 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.35. GuruFocus considers Pearson to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PESA:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,466 Mil
  • GF Value™: €12.35 vs. price of €13.30 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PESA 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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