FC (Franklin Covey Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.26 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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Price $21.81
GF Value $38.26
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Franklin Covey Co FC +1.82% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 4.53. 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 160 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks worse than 78.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Franklin Covey Co's current share price is $21.81. Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $6.70. Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73   Med: 4.53   Max: 7.53
Current: 3.26

During the past years, Franklin Covey Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.53. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 4.53.

FC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.75% of 160 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs FC: 3.26

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.

Franklin Covey Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $3.800. 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 $6.70 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Franklin Covey Co  (NYSE:FC) 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.


Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co'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.

Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Franklin Covey Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Franklin Covey Co Quarterly Data
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FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co'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.


Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Franklin Covey Co 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.

Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.81/6.70
=3.26

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Franklin Covey Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=3.8/335.1230*335.1230
=3.800

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Franklin Covey Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 6.829 240.849 9.502
201611 6.586 241.353 9.145
201702 6.329 243.603 8.707
201705 6.074 244.733 8.317
201708 6.236 245.519 8.512
201711 5.925 246.669 8.050
201802 5.791 248.991 7.794
201805 5.638 251.588 7.510
201808 5.793 252.146 7.699
201811 5.526 252.038 7.348
201902 5.380 252.776 7.133
201905 5.313 256.092 6.953
201908 5.871 256.558 7.669
201911 5.976 257.208 7.786
202002 5.266 258.678 6.822
202005 4.117 256.394 5.381
202008 4.283 259.918 5.522
202011 4.188 260.229 5.393
202102 4.175 263.014 5.320
202105 5.251 269.195 6.537
202108 5.637 273.567 6.905
202111 5.737 277.948 6.917
202202 6.012 283.716 7.101
202205 5.416 292.296 6.210
202208 5.978 296.171 6.764
202211 6.452 297.711 7.263
202302 6.601 300.840 7.353
202305 5.649 304.127 6.225
202308 6.012 307.026 6.562
202311 5.310 307.051 5.795
202402 5.343 310.326 5.770
202405 5.514 314.069 5.884
202408 6.409 314.796 6.823
202411 6.115 315.493 6.495
202502 5.587 319.082 5.868
202505 5.193 321.465 5.414
202508 5.357 323.976 5.541
202511 4.500 324.122 4.653
202602 3.400 326.785 3.487
202605 3.800 335.123 3.800

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

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 3.26 mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.26 as of Aug. 09, 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 Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 4.53. Over the past decade, Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #126 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.26 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 7.53. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Franklin Covey Co's value of 3.26 is 181% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #126 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #126 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Franklin Covey Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Franklin Covey Co's value of 3.26 is 181% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Covey Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 7.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.53 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Franklin Covey Co has consistently been above 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 an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.16, based on 160 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. Franklin Covey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.26 is 181% above 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 Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 4.53. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 4.53 and 181% above the Education industry median of 1.16. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.26 (28% below median its 10-year median of 4.53)
  • GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 181% above the Education median (#126 of 160)

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 Business Description

Address 13907 South Minuteman Drive, Suite 500, Draper, UT, USA, 84020
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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