Is Pearson plc (PSO) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Pearson plc passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 67/100 (Grade: B).
PSO — Is Pearson plc Halal?
HalalPearson plc
$15.19
-0.52%
About Pearson plc
Pearson plc provides educational courseware, assessments, and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through five segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Higher Education, and Workforce Skills. The Assessment & Qualifications segment offers Pearson VUE, US student assessment, clinical assessment, UK GCSE, and A levels and international academic qualifications. The Virtual Learning segment provides virtual schools and online program management services. The English Language Learning segment offers Pearson test of English, institutional courseware, and English online solutions. The Higher Education segment provides the US, Canadian, and international higher education courseware businesses. The Workforce Skills offers BTEC, GED, TalentLens, Faethm, Pearson college, and apprenticeships. Pearson plc was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Publishing
Shariah Compliance Status
Based on AAOIFI screening standards
Acceptable
Acceptable but room for improvement
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Publishing: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)
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Financial Ratio Screen
PassedFinancial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds
Compliance History
Halal — unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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0.5% non-compliant incomePSO has 0.5% prohibited income. Calculate exactly how much of your dividends to donate.
Financial Overview
Market Cap
9.2B
Price
$15.19
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Publishing
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Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.