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Educational DevelopmentEDUC -3.14%45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates EDUC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 45/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $0.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Educational Development ranks better than 83.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EDUC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 2.45 Max: 8.18
Current: 0.3
During the past years, Educational Development's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.18. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 2.45.
EDUC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 83.1% of 710
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs EDUC: 0.30
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Educational Development's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $4.864. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $4.85 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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Educational Development (NAS:EDUC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Educational Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Educational Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
Educational Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
EDUC vs IDWM, TNMG, NYT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
Educational Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Educational Development Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 mean?
Educational Development (EDUC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Educational Development and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 8.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #120 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Educational Development's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 8.18. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Educational Development's value of 0.29 is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #120 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Educational Development has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Educational Development's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IDWM and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #120 out of 710 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Educational Development in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Educational Development's value of 0.29 is 70.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Educational Development's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 8.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Educational Development has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 710 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Educational Development's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 70.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Educational Development and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Educational Development's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Educational Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Educational Development (EDUC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.81, compared to a current price of $1.39 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 70.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Educational Development's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Educational Development (EDUC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Jul. 29, 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 Educational Development (EDUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Educational Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.39 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.81.
GuruFocus considers Educational Development to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EDUC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (88% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: $0.81 vs. price of $1.39 (71.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#120 of 710)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Educational Development Corp distributes books and educational products and publications through its PaperPie and EDC Publishing divisions to individual consumers, book, toy and gift stores, libraries and home educators located throughout the United States. The company is the owner and exclusive publisher of Kane Miller children's books; Learning Wrap-Ups, maker of educational manipulatives; and SmartLab Toys, maker of STEAM-based toys and games. It also the exclusive United States Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) distributor of Usborne Publishing Limited (Usborne) children's books. It sell children's books, educational toys and games and other related products. It has two reportable segments: PaperPie and Publishing of which majority of revenue comes from Paperpie.
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