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Franklin Covey CoFC -1.10%70 Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of May. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates FC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 81.06% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Franklin Covey Co's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was No Debt (1).
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Franklin Covey Cocould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in May. 2026.
(1) Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
FC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.34 Max: No Debt
Current: 14.34
During the past 13 years, Franklin Covey Co's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.34.
FC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 81.06% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.275
vs FC: 14.34
Franklin Covey Co (NYSE:FC) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Franklin Covey Co Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Franklin Covey Co Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
Franklin Covey Co's Cash to Debt Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:
Franklin Covey Co had no debt (1).
* 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.
What does a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt <sup>(1)</sup> mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) as of May. 2026. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #50 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Cash-to-Debt of No Debt (1) is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 10,000.00. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #50 out of 264 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 Cash-to-Debt compare to KLC and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #50 out of 264 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Franklin Covey Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.28. Historically, Franklin Covey Co's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.16 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Education company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Education companies is 1.28, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.34. 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 $38.78, compared to a current price of $18.81 — trading 51.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1), which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.34. 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 Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Cash-to-Debt is No Debt (1) as of May. 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 $18.81 is trading 51.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.78.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Covey Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FC:
Cash-to-Debt: No Debt (1) (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.34)
GF Value™: $38.78 vs. price of $18.81 (51.5% 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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