FC (Franklin Covey Co) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.05 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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Price $21.81
GF Value $38.26
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What is Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Franklin Covey Co FC +1.82% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.05. 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 164 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 54.88% 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $20.83. Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.05.

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

FC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 2.05   Max: 3.41
Current: 1.05

During the past years, Franklin Covey Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.41. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 2.05.

FC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
54.88% of 164 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs FC: 1.05

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Franklin Covey Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $5.921. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $20.83 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Franklin Covey Co  (NYSE:FC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

Franklin Covey Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Franklin Covey Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Education Industry

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

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


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Franklin Covey Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=21.81/20.83
=1.05

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=5.921/335.1230*335.1230
=5.921

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Franklin Covey Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201608 4.463 240.849 6.210
201611 2.885 241.353 4.006
201702 3.052 243.603 4.199
201705 3.163 244.733 4.331
201708 4.305 245.519 5.876
201711 3.492 246.669 4.744
201802 3.357 248.991 4.518
201805 3.631 251.588 4.837
201808 4.660 252.146 6.194
201811 3.868 252.038 5.143
201902 3.613 252.776 4.790
201905 4.011 256.092 5.249
201908 4.663 256.558 6.091
201911 4.192 257.208 5.462
202002 3.842 258.678 4.977
202005 2.675 256.394 3.496
202008 3.531 259.918 4.553
202011 3.457 260.229 4.452
202102 3.420 263.014 4.358
202105 4.149 269.195 5.165
202108 4.865 273.567 5.960
202111 4.280 277.948 5.160
202202 3.949 283.716 4.665
202205 4.669 292.296 5.353
202208 5.117 296.171 5.790
202211 4.782 297.711 5.383
202302 4.249 300.840 4.733
202305 5.005 304.127 5.515
202308 5.614 307.026 6.128
202311 5.016 307.051 5.475
202402 4.549 310.326 4.912
202405 5.485 314.069 5.853
202408 6.282 314.796 6.688
202411 5.206 315.493 5.530
202502 4.550 319.082 4.779
202505 5.207 321.465 5.428
202508 5.427 323.976 5.614
202511 5.245 324.122 5.423
202602 5.222 326.785 5.355
202605 5.921 335.123 5.921

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.05 mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #74 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.05 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.41. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Franklin Covey Co's value of 1.05 is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #74 out of 164 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #74 out of 164 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Franklin Covey Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.22. Franklin Covey Co's value of 1.05 is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Covey Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Franklin Covey Co 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 PS Ratio for an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.22, based on 164 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 1.05 is 13.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. 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 PS Ratio is 1.05, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 13.9% below the Education industry median of 1.22. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.05 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 PS Ratio: 1.05 (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% below the Education median (#74 of 164)

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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