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Educational DevelopmentEDUC +0.36%45 EV-to-EBITDA is 2.18 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 7.76. GuruFocus rates EDUC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Media - Diversified companies, Educational Development ranks better than 85.66% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Educational Development's enterprise value is $16.76 Mil.
Educational Development's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $7.69 Mil. Therefore, Educational Development's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 2.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Educational Development's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EDUC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.87 Med: 7.76 Max: 363.86
Current: 2.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Educational Development was 363.86. The lowest was -19.87. And the median was 7.76.
EDUC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 85.66% of 753
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 7.06
vs EDUC: 2.18
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Educational Development (NAS:EDUC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Educational Development's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Educational Development's share price for today is $1.37.
Educational Development's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.230.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Educational Development's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Educational Development's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Educational Development's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Educational Development's current Enterprise Value is $16.76 Mil.
Educational Development's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.69 Mil.
* 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 (EDUC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 2.18 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Educational Development. This is 72% below median its historical median of 7.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #108 out of 753 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Educational Development's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Educational Development's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.18 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.76. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06. Educational Development's value of 2.18 is 69.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #108 out of 753 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to IDWM and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #108 out of 753 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Educational Development in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06. Educational Development's value of 2.18 is 69.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.76 vs. the industry median of 7.06, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Media - Diversified companies is 7.06, based on 753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Educational Development's current EV-to-EBITDA of 2.18 is 69.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Educational Development. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Educational Development's current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.18, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 7.76. 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 $0.80, compared to a current price of $1.37 — trading 71.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.18, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.76 and 69.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 7.06. Educational Development's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Educational Development (EDUC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 2.18 as of Aug. 20, 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 $1.37 is trading 71.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80.
GuruFocus considers Educational Development to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EDUC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 2.18 (72% below median its 10-year median of 7.76)
GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $1.37 (71.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#108 of 753)
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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