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FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FC - US3534691098 - Common Stock

16.63 USD
-0.02 (-0.12%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
16.63 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall FC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FC against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FC was profitable.
FC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years FC has always been profitable.
FC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 1.26%, FC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.59%, FC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
FC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FC outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FC is above the industry average of 12.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.81%) for FC is well below the 3 year average (16.17%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that FC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 4.59%
ROIC 8.81%
ROA(3y)5.81%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)18.45%
ROE(5y)18.93%
ROIC(3y)16.17%
ROIC(5y)13.3%
FC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.15%, FC is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.98% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FC has declined.
FC's Operating Margin of 4.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FC outperforms 48.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FC has grown nicely.
FC has a better Gross Margin (76.22%) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.65%
PM (TTM) 1.15%
GM 76.22%
OM growth 3Y-19.47%
OM growth 5Y14.17%
PM growth 3Y-45.28%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
FC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
FC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, FC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, FC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FC Yearly Shares OutstandingFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
FC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that FC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FC (2.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
There is no outstanding debt for FC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.83%
FC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

FC has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that FC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, FC is doing worse than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that FC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, FC is not doing good in the industry: 83.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.79
FC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FC have decreased strongly by -86.74% in the last year.
The earnings per share for FC have been decreasing by -43.06% on average. This is quite bad
FC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.02%.
Measured over the past years, FC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.11% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.74%
EPS 3Y-43.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-61.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.11%
Sales Q2Q%-15.31%

3.2 Future

FC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 120.54% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y259.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y2.81%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 100M 200M 300M
FC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 -1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 69.29, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: FC is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
FC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.28.
FC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, FC is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 69.29
Fwd PE 19.28
FC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FC is valued cheaper than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.36
EV/EBITDA 8.22
FC Per share dataFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
FC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
FC's earnings are expected to grow with 120.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y120.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

FRANKLIN COVEY CO

NYSE:FC (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.63 0 (0%)

16.63

-0.02 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)01-06 2026-01-06
Inst Owners78.76%
Inst Owner Change-1.5%
Ins Owners15.71%
Ins Owner Change2.5%
Market Cap202.22M
Revenue(TTM)267.07M
Net Income(TTM)3.07M
Analysts85.45
Price Target27.88 (67.65%)
Short Float %12.12%
Short Ratio9.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-105.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-184.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.82%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-53.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-184.79%
Max EPS beat(4)39.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.38%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)67.54%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.72%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.86%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.71%
PT rev (1m)-17.17%
PT rev (3m)-17.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-82.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 69.29
Fwd PE 19.28
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 15.36
P/OCF 6.98
P/B 3.02
P/tB 177.39
EV/EBITDA 8.22
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY1.44%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)1.08
FCFY6.51%
OCF(TTM)2.38
OCFY14.33%
SpS21.96
BVpS5.5
TBVpS0.09
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 4.59%
ROCE 14.51%
ROIC 8.81%
ROICexc 13.99%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 4.65%
PM (TTM) 1.15%
GM 76.22%
FCFM 4.93%
ROA(3y)5.81%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)18.45%
ROE(5y)18.93%
ROIC(3y)16.17%
ROIC(5y)13.3%
ROICexc(3y)29.05%
ROICexc(5y)25.34%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)26.64%
ROCE(5y)21.91%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.69%
OM growth 3Y-19.47%
OM growth 5Y14.17%
PM growth 3Y-45.28%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y0.8%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.06
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 186.97%
Cap/Sales 5.92%
Interest Coverage 25.05
Cash Conversion 138.75%
Profit Quality 429.04%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 2.55
F-Score6
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)157.94%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.66%
Profit Quality(3y)255.4%
Profit Quality(5y)265.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-86.74%
EPS 3Y-43.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-61.8%
EPS Next Y259.43%
EPS Next 2Y120.54%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.02%
Revenue growth 3Y0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.11%
Sales Q2Q%-15.31%
Revenue Next Year0.21%
Revenue Next 2Y2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y2.81%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-65.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.04%
EBIT growth 5Y21.15%
EBIT Next Year511.89%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-73.51%
FCF growth 3Y-34.54%
FCF growth 5Y-6.37%
OCF growth 1Y-51.91%
OCF growth 3Y-17.84%
OCF growth 5Y1.01%

FRANKLIN COVEY CO / FC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FC.


What is the valuation status for FC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) stock?

FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) is 69.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.02.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FRANKLIN COVEY CO?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) is expected to grow by 259.43% in the next year.