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PSON vs. TRI, INF, ERM, BMY, and DODS

Should you buy Pearson stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Pearson with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Pearson include Trifast (TRI), Informa (INF), Euromoney Institutional Investor (ERM), Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY), and Dods Group (DODS).

How does Pearson compare to Trifast?

Pearson (LON:PSON) and Trifast (LON:TRI) are both printing and publishing companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Trifast pays an annual dividend of GBX 1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Pearson pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Trifast pays out -246.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Trifast is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Pearson presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,254.33, suggesting a potential downside of 4.83%. Trifast has a consensus target price of GBX 140, suggesting a potential upside of 70.32%. Given Trifast's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Trifast is more favorable than Pearson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Trifast
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Pearson has a beta of 0.34266028, suggesting that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Trifast has a beta of 0.671, suggesting that its share price is 33% less volatile than the broader market.

Pearson has higher revenue and earnings than Trifast. Trifast is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pearson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pearson£3.58B2.21£346.29M£50.7026.00
Trifast£208.37M0.53-£4.55M-£0.73N/A

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to Trifast's net margin of -0.47%. Pearson's return on equity of 9.26% beat Trifast's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pearson9.37% 9.26% 4.85%
Trifast -0.47%-0.82%2.47%

In the previous week, Trifast had 1 more articles in the media than Pearson. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Trifast and 2 mentions for Pearson. Trifast's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Pearson's score of 0.20 indicating that Trifast is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pearson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Trifast
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

56.5% of Pearson shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.5% of Trifast shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Pearson shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.7% of Trifast shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Pearson beats Trifast on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pearson compare to Informa?

Informa (LON:INF) and Pearson (LON:PSON) are both communication services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Informa has a beta of 0.692, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pearson has a beta of 0.34266028, suggesting that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market.

Informa pays an annual dividend of GBX 20.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Informa pays out 2,575.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pearson pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to Informa's net margin of 1.64%. Pearson's return on equity of 9.26% beat Informa's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Informa1.64% 0.87% 3.63%
Pearson 9.37%9.26%4.85%

55.9% of Informa shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of Pearson shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Informa shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Pearson shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Informa and Informa both had 2 articles in the media. Pearson's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Informa's score of 0.00 indicating that Pearson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Informa
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pearson
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Pearson has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Informa. Pearson is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Informa, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Informa£4.04B2.77£304.77M£0.801,117.95
Pearson£3.58B2.21£346.29M£50.7026.00

Informa presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,093.33, indicating a potential upside of 22.25%. Pearson has a consensus target price of GBX 1,254.33, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Informa's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Informa is more favorable than Pearson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Informa
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Pearson beats Informa on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pearson compare to Euromoney Institutional Investor?

Euromoney Institutional Investor (LON:ERM) and Pearson (LON:PSON) are both publishing industry companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Pearson has a consensus target price of GBX 1,254.33, suggesting a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Euromoney Institutional Investor's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Euromoney Institutional Investor is more favorable than Pearson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Euromoney Institutional Investor
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Euromoney Institutional Investor pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.18 per share. Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Euromoney Institutional Investor pays out 182.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pearson pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pearson is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Pearson had 2 more articles in the media than Euromoney Institutional Investor. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Pearson and 0 mentions for Euromoney Institutional Investor. Pearson's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Euromoney Institutional Investor's score of 0.00 indicating that Pearson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Euromoney Institutional Investor Neutral
Pearson Neutral

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to Euromoney Institutional Investor's net margin of 0.00%. Pearson's return on equity of 9.26% beat Euromoney Institutional Investor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Euromoney Institutional InvestorN/A N/A N/A
Pearson 9.37%9.26%4.85%

56.5% of Pearson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Pearson shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Pearson has higher revenue and earnings than Euromoney Institutional Investor. Euromoney Institutional Investor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pearson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Euromoney Institutional Investor£365.16M0.00N/A£0.10N/A
Pearson£3.58B2.21£346.29M£50.7026.00

Summary

Pearson beats Euromoney Institutional Investor on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pearson compare to Bloomsbury Publishing?

Pearson (LON:PSON) and Bloomsbury Publishing (LON:BMY) are both communication services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Pearson pays an annual dividend of GBX 24.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Bloomsbury Publishing pays an annual dividend of GBX 15.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Pearson pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bloomsbury Publishing pays out 47.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Bloomsbury Publishing is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Pearson has a beta of 0.34266028, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bloomsbury Publishing has a beta of 0.419, meaning that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Pearson has higher revenue and earnings than Bloomsbury Publishing. Bloomsbury Publishing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pearson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pearson£3.58B2.21£346.29M£50.7026.00
Bloomsbury Publishing£325.90M1.60£37.37M£32.8019.65

In the previous week, Pearson had 2 more articles in the media than Bloomsbury Publishing. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Pearson and 0 mentions for Bloomsbury Publishing. Pearson's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Bloomsbury Publishing's score of 0.00 indicating that Pearson is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pearson Neutral
Bloomsbury Publishing Neutral

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to Bloomsbury Publishing's net margin of 8.28%. Bloomsbury Publishing's return on equity of 12.74% beat Pearson's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pearson9.37% 9.26% 4.85%
Bloomsbury Publishing 8.28%12.74%7.82%

56.5% of Pearson shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.9% of Bloomsbury Publishing shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Pearson shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.6% of Bloomsbury Publishing shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Pearson presently has a consensus price target of GBX 1,254.33, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Bloomsbury Publishing has a consensus price target of GBX 800, indicating a potential upside of 24.14%. Given Bloomsbury Publishing's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Bloomsbury Publishing is more favorable than Pearson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Bloomsbury Publishing
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Pearson and Bloomsbury Publishing tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pearson compare to Dods Group?

Dods Group (LON:DODS) and Pearson (LON:PSON) are both publishing industry companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Pearson had 2 more articles in the media than Dods Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Pearson and 0 mentions for Dods Group. Pearson's average media sentiment score of 0.20 beat Dods Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Pearson is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Dods Group Neutral
Pearson Neutral

Pearson has a net margin of 9.37% compared to Dods Group's net margin of 0.00%. Pearson's return on equity of 9.26% beat Dods Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Dods GroupN/A N/A N/A
Pearson 9.37%9.26%4.85%

Pearson has higher revenue and earnings than Dods Group. Dods Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pearson, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Dods Group£25.50M0.00N/A-£0.60N/A
Pearson£3.58B2.21£346.29M£50.7026.00

56.5% of Pearson shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Pearson shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Pearson has a consensus target price of GBX 1,254.33, suggesting a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Dods Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Dods Group is more favorable than Pearson.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Dods Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Pearson
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Summary

Pearson beats Dods Group on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PSON vs. The Competition

MetricPearsonPublishing IndustryCommunication SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£7.91B£1.36B£3.53B£2.85B
Dividend Yield2.00%8.52%6.77%6.17%
P/E Ratio26.0055.7615.00368.18
Price / Sales2.2158.40102.7384,612.72
Price / Cash17.4915.7116.0627.87
Price / Book2.351.194.927.49
Net Income£346.29M£59.19M-£9.17M£5.89B
7 Day Performance3.94%-0.87%0.60%-0.19%
1 Month Performance14.91%3.06%-1.33%-1.00%
1 Year Performance25.47%-10.19%-5.85%61.67%

Pearson Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PSON
Pearson
1.7171 of 5 stars
GBX 1,318
+3.8%
GBX 1,254.33
-4.8%
+25.2%£7.91B£3.58B26.0021,400
TRI
Trifast
4.246 of 5 stars
GBX 77
-0.8%
GBX 140
+81.8%
+16.1%£103.98M£208.37MN/A24,400
INF
Informa
2.6136 of 5 stars
GBX 883.20
-2.6%
GBX 1,093.33
+23.8%
+7.2%£11.07B£4.04B1,104.0011,135
ERM
Euromoney Institutional Investor
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.60B£365.16M14,600.002,567
BMY
Bloomsbury Publishing
2.1823 of 5 stars
GBX 625
-2.3%
GBX 800
+28.0%
+30.6%£505.27M£325.90M19.0534,300

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This page (LON:PSON) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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