Pearson plc PSO NYSE

Pearson plc (PSO) generated $674.88M in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2025. After capital expenditures of $28.36M, free cash flow was $646.51M.

Free cash flow margin was 18.5% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 2.06x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $156.49M in dividends and $414.71M in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (67/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (74/100, Pass) — $646.51M (18.5% FCF margin) supports a durable competitive advantage
• INCOME (45/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 2.06x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 61/100 with 2/7 criteria passed.