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Franklin Covey CoFC +1.82%70 Buyback Yield % is 12.26 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates FC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 75 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 96% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Franklin Covey Co Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Buyback Yield % of 12.26 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is 223% above median its historical median of 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #3 out of 75 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Buyback Yield % of 12.26 is 223% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #3 out of 75 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Covey Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Covey Co's Buyback Yield % compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #3 out of 75 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Franklin Covey Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. Franklin Covey Co's current Buyback Yield % is 12.26, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 3.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Covey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Covey Co (FC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.26, compared to a current price of $21.81 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 12.26, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. Franklin Covey Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Buyback Yield % is 12.26 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Franklin Covey Co (FC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Covey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.81 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.26.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Covey Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FC:
Buyback Yield %: 12.26 (223% above median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Covey Co is a company focused on organizational performance improvement. It operates in the business segments of North America, International Direct Offices, International Licensees, Education Division. The company derives revenue from providing training and consulting services and through the sale of books, audio media, and other related products. It has a business presence in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Other countries.
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