FC (Franklin Covey Co) Days Inventory: 28.70 (As of May. 2026) — 33% Above Median

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FC Franklin Covey Co FC
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Price $21.81
GF Value $38.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Franklin Covey Co Days Inventory?

Franklin Covey Co FC +1.82% 70 Days Inventory is 28.70 as of May. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 21.63. GuruFocus rates FC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks worse than 73.55% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Franklin Covey Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $5.6 Mil. Franklin Covey Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $17.7 Mil. Hence, Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 28.70.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

FC' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.04   Med: 21.63   Max: 28.74
Current: 28.74

During the past 13 years, Franklin Covey Co's highest Days Inventory was 28.74. The lowest was 18.04. And the median was 21.63.

FC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
73.55% of 155 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.2 vs FC: 28.74

Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory increased from May. 2025 (23.55) to May. 2026 (28.70). It might indicate that Franklin Covey Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Franklin Covey Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 3.18.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Franklin Covey Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was 0.08.


Franklin Covey Co  (NYSE:FC) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Franklin Covey Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Franklin Covey Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Franklin Covey Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Franklin Covey Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Franklin Covey Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.47 18.04 21.07 22.66 26.35

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
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.55 24.11 30.48 33.77 28.70

FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Franklin Covey Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Aug. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Aug. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Aug. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4.002 + 5.165) / 2 ) / 63.498*365
=4.5835 / 63.498*365
=26.35

Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: May. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: May. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: May. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (5.336 + 5.804) / 2 ) / 17.71*365 / 4
=5.57 / 17.71*365 / 4
=28.70

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 28.70 mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Days Inventory of 28.70 as of May. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 21.63. Over the past decade, Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.04 to 28.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #114 out of 155 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Days Inventory too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Days Inventory of 28.70 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 21.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.04 to a high of 28.74. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 8.20. Franklin Covey Co's value of 28.70 is 250% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #114 out of 155 companies in the Education industry, which is below 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 Days Inventory compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #114 out of 155 companies for Days Inventory. This places Franklin Covey Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 8.20. Franklin Covey Co's value of 28.70 is 250% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Covey Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.04 to 28.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.63 vs. the industry median of 8.20, 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 Days Inventory for an Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 8.20, based on 155 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Covey Co's current Days Inventory of 28.70 is 250% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current Days Inventory is 28.70, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 21.63. 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 $38.28, compared to a current price of $21.81 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 28.70, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 21.63 and 250% above the Education industry median of 8.20. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Days Inventory is 28.70 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 $21.81 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.28. GuruFocus considers Franklin Covey Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FC:

  • Days Inventory: 28.70 (33% above median its 10-year median of 21.63)
  • GF Value™: $38.28 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 250% above the Education median (#114 of 155)

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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