Company Analysis Pearson plc
1. Summary
Advantages
- The stock's return over the last year (3.21%) is higher than the sector average (-32.25%).
- Current debt level 10.08% is below 100% and has decreased over 5 years from 11.96%.
Disadvantages
- Price (13.83 $) is higher than fair price (6.7 $)
- Dividends (0%) are below the sector average (3.91%).
- The company's current efficiency (ROE=9.51%) is lower than the sector average (ROE=22.17%)
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2. Share price and performance
2.1. Share price
2.3. Market efficiency
| Pearson plc | Communication Services | Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 0% | -22.4% | 0.6% |
| 90 days | 2% | -25.3% | 8.5% |
| 1 year | 3.2% | -32.3% | 16.7% |
PSORF vs Sector: Pearson plc has outperformed the "Communication Services" sector by 35.46% over the past year.
PSORF vs Market: Pearson plc has significantly underperformed the market by -13.53% over the past year.
Stable price: PSORF is not significantly more volatile than the rest of the market on "OTC" over the last 3 months, with typical variations of +/- 5% per week.
Long period: PSORF with weekly volatility of 0.0617% over the past year.
3. Summary of the report
4. Fundamental Analysis
4.1. Stock price and price forecast
Above fair price: The current price (13.83 $) is higher than the fair price (6.7 $).
Price is higher than fair: The current price (13.83 $) is 51.6% higher than the fair price.
4.2. P/E
P/E vs Sector: The company's P/E (16.17) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (31.58).
P/E vs Market: The company's P/E (16.17) is lower than that of the market as a whole (50.4).
4.2.1 P/E Similar companies
4.3. P/BV
P/BV vs Sector: The company's P/BV (1.53) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (4.68).
P/BV vs Market: The company's P/BV (1.53) is lower than that of the market as a whole (6.85).
4.3.1 P/BV Similar companies
4.4. P/S
P/S vs Sector: The company's P/S indicator (1.66) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (6.48).
P/S vs Market: The company's P/S indicator (1.66) is lower than that of the market as a whole (15.61).
4.4.1 P/S Similar companies
4.5. EV/Ebitda
EV/Ebitda vs Sector: The company's EV/Ebitda (6.96) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (15.69).
EV/Ebitda vs Market: The company's EV/Ebitda (6.96) is lower than that of the market as a whole (27.37).
5. Profitability
5.1. Profitability and revenue
5.2. Earnings per share - EPS
5.3. Past profitability Net Income
Yield Trend: Rising and has grown by 2.91% over the last 5 years.
Earnings Slowdown: The last year's return (0%) is below the 5-year average return (2.91%).
Profitability vs Sector: The return for the last year (0%) exceeds the return for the sector (-14.85%).
5.4. ROE
ROE vs Sector: The company's ROE (9.51%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (22.17%).
ROE vs Market: The company's ROE (9.51%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (51.72%).
5.5. ROA
ROA vs Sector: The company's ROA (5.62%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (8.48%).
ROA vs Market: The company's ROA (5.62%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (36.04%).
5.6. ROIC
ROIC vs Sector: The company's ROIC (3.53%) is lower than that of the sector as a whole (7.96%).
ROIC vs Market: The company's ROIC (3.53%) is lower than that of the market as a whole (10.91%).
7. Dividends
7.1. Dividend yield vs Market
Low yield: The dividend yield of the company 0% is below the average for the sector '3.91%.
7.2. Stability and increase in payments
Unstable dividends: The company's dividend yield 0% has not been consistently paid over the past 7 years, DSI=0.64.
Weak dividend growth: The company's dividend yield 0% has been growing weakly or stagnant over the past 5 years. Growth over only 0 years.
7.3. Payout percentage
Dividend Coverage: Current payments from income (40.74%) are at a comfortable level.
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