Pearson annual current ratio
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Pearson Current Ratio Growth & History (PSON)
Pearson's current ratio was 2.00 for fiscal 2025.
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| Fiscal year | Period ended | Current ratio | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-12-31 | 2.00 | 0.15 | +8.26% |
| 2024 | 2024-12-31 | 1.85 | 0.11 | +6.51% |
| 2023 | 2023-12-31 | 1.73 | −0.17 | −9.05% |
| 2022 | 2022-12-31 | 1.91 | — | — |
| 2017 | 2017-12-31 | 1.56 | −0.56 | −26.45% |
| 2016 | 2016-12-31 | 2.12 | — | — |
Pearson quarterly current ratio
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Q4.17
Q4.24
Q2.25
Q4.25
Q2.26
| Fiscal quarter | Period ended | Current ratio | Change | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2026-06-30 | 2.00 | −0.31 | −13.45% |
| Q4 2025 | 2025-12-31 | 2.00 | 0.15 | +8.26% |
| Q2 2025 | 2025-06-30 | 2.31 | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | 2024-12-31 | 1.85 | — | — |
| Q4 2017 | 2017-12-31 | 1.56 | −0.56 | −26.45% |
| Q4 2016 | 2016-12-31 | 2.12 | — | — |
Pearson current ratio trends
Between the periods ended 2016-12-31 and 2025-12-31, Pearson's current ratio decreased from 2.12 to 2.00, a change of −0.12. The latest reported quarter, Q2 2026, shows 2.00.
About the metric
What the current ratio means
The current ratio compares short-term assets with obligations due within roughly one year. A higher ratio generally indicates more short-term balance-sheet coverage, but normal levels vary by industry and business model.
Calculation and source
How the current ratio is calculated
TickerStat calculates the current ratio as SEC-reported current assets divided by SEC-reported current liabilities for the same balance-sheet date. Periods without a positive current-liability value are omitted. Fiscal periods can differ from calendar years, so exact period-end dates are included.
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