FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FC • US3534691098

13.02 USD
-0.43 (-3.2%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
13.0186 USD
0 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FC. FC was compared to 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. FC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FC has reported negative net income.
  • In the past year FC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years FC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years FC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • FC has a Return On Assets of -0.63%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FC outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
  • FC has a Return On Equity of -2.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FC outperforms 40.91% of its industry peers.
  • FC has a Return On Invested Capital (7.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.17%. This is above the industry average of 12.91%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.90%) 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 -0.63%
ROE -2.6%
ROIC 7.9%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • FC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.60%, FC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FC has a Gross Margin of 76.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FC outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
  • FC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.04%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

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

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.45 indicates that FC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.45, FC is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.73% of the companies in the same 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 N/A
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC8.66%
FC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

  • FC has a Current Ratio of 0.73. 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 0.73, FC is doing worse than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FC has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that FC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FC has a worse Quick ratio (0.70) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.7
FC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • FC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -107.79%.
  • Measured over the past years, FC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -43.06% on average per year.
  • FC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.99%.
  • 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)-107.79%
EPS 3Y-43.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.99%
Revenue growth 3Y0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.11%
Sales Q2Q%-7.3%

3.2 Future

  • FC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 113.29% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y129.6%
EPS Next 2Y113.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.85%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 100M 200M 300M
FC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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 negative for FC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
  • FC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.93.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FC is valued a bit cheaper than 70.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FC to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say FC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.93
FC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.86
FC Per share dataFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of FC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • FC's earnings are expected to grow with 113.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y113.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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FRANKLIN COVEY CO

NYSE:FC (2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.0186 0 (-0.01%)

13.02

-0.43 (-3.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)03-31
Inst Owners79.89%
Inst Owner Change-12.16%
Ins Owners13.47%
Ins Owner Change3.56%
Market Cap150.38M
Revenue(TTM)262.03M
Net Income(TTM)-1.40M
Analysts85.45
Price Target28.9 (121.97%)
Short Float %13.91%
Short Ratio9.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)-294.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-562.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-25.82%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-183.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-562.57%
Max EPS beat(4)39.08%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-77.7%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-42.32%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.53%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.72%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.32%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.1%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.47%
PT rev (1m)3.66%
PT rev (3m)-14.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1476.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-11.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 11.93
P/S 0.57
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.07
P/B 2.78
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.86
EPS(TTM)-0.12
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY8.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.29
OCFY9.93%
SpS22.69
BVpS4.68
TBVpS-0.96
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.63%
ROE -2.6%
ROCE 13.01%
ROIC 7.9%
ROICexc 10.41%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 3.6%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 76.04%
FCFM N/A
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 209.05%
Cap/Sales 6.54%
Interest Coverage 22.41
Cash Conversion 84.68%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 2.45
F-Score4
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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)-107.79%
EPS 3Y-43.06%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-400%
EPS Next Y129.6%
EPS Next 2Y113.29%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.99%
Revenue growth 3Y0.53%
Revenue growth 5Y6.11%
Sales Q2Q%-7.3%
Revenue Next Year0.07%
Revenue Next 2Y1.85%
Revenue Next 3Y2.81%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y-72.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.04%
EBIT growth 5Y21.15%
EBIT Next Year499.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-106.28%
FCF growth 3Y-34.54%
FCF growth 5Y-6.37%
OCF growth 1Y-70.23%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for FRANKLIN COVEY CO?

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.


Can you provide the financial health for FC stock?

The financial health rating of FRANKLIN COVEY CO (FC) is 6 / 10.