Pearson (PSO) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Pearson is a British education company that makes textbooks, online courses, and learning software used by students and teachers around the world. Its main products include digital learning platforms, standardized tests, and academic content sold to schools, universities, and individual learners. Pearson is one of the largest education publishers in the world and owns well-known testing programs like GED and Pearson VUE. Pearson makes money by selling digital subscriptions, print and digital textbooks, and charging fees for professional certification exams. It operates globally but earns most of its revenue in North America and the UK, with annual revenue around $4 billion. Its large library of educational content and its role running high-stakes tests give it some switching-cost advantages, but the shift away from print textbooks toward cheaper digital alternatives and open educational resources remains a significant long-term pressure on its traditional publishing business.
Winston Score: 49/100 — Average
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
- Quality: Mixed (14/30)
- Growth: Mixed (8/20)
- Cash Flow: Exceptional (9/10)
- Stability: Strong (8/10)
- Valuation: Good (5/10)
- Ownership: Weak (1/15)
Key Facts
Price: $16.92
Market Cap: $10.2B
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Publishing
Exchange: New York Stock Exchange

