Pearson PLC (PSON) is a publicly traded publishing business based in the UK which employs around 17,600 staff. Pearson is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 1003p is 3.3% down on its price a month ago (1037.5p).
Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs estimated here should be considered as a guide only. They don't factor in spreads, which can be hard to pin down. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing.
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4.39 ★★★★★ |
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4.3 ★★★★★ |
£0 | £0 | £1,008.02 |
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4.2 ★★★★★ |
£0 | £1 | £1,019.97 |
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4.34 ★★★★★ |
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Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including Pearson), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.
Pearson is a major part of the London stock exchange, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).
| Icon | Fund | 5-year performance | 1-year performance (to October 2023) | Link to invest |
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 | HSBC FTSE 100 (HUKX) | 22.16% | 5.39% | Capital at risk |
 | Vanguard FTSE 100 (VUKE) | 22.05% | 5.38% | Capital at risk |
 | iShares Core FTSE 100 (CUKX) | 21.95% | 5.37% | Invest with eToroCapital at risk |
 | Xtrackers FTSE 100 (XDUK) | 21.88% | 5.39% | Capital at risk |
 | Lyxor FTSE 100 (100D) | 21.18% | 5.23% | Capital at risk |
 | Invesco FTSE 100 (S100) | 21.09% | 5.32% | Capital at risk |
Only you can make the decision on the time to leap... but here's some supporting information and analysis.
Over the last 12 months, Pearson's shares have ranged in value from as little as 731.6509 up to 1046.5. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (LSE average) beta is 1, while Pearson's is 0.31. This would suggest that Pearson's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Historical closes compared with the last close of 1003
| 1 week (2024-04-16) | 1.27% |
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| 1 month (2024-03-21) | -3.33% |
| 3 months (2024-01-23) | 5.18% |
| 6 months (2023-10-23) | 9.93% |
| 1 year (2023-04-23) | 17.83% |
| 2 years (2022-04-20) | 27.12% |
| 3 years (2021-04-22) | 25.22% |
| 5 years (2019-04-23) | 15.87% |
The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.
Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Pearson P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA
Pearson's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 19x. In other words, Pearson shares trade at around 19x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the United Kingdom stock market as of 09 November, 2023 (10). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
Pearson's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 0.6638. A PEG ratio below 1 can be interpreted as meaning the shares are not overvalued given the current rate of growth.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Pearson's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Pearson's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is £630 million.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Pearson's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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