FC (Franklin Covey Co) EV-to-EBITDA: 15.36 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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FC Franklin Covey Co FC
70 GF Score
Price $21.81
GF Value $38.26
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Franklin Covey Co EV-to-EBITDA?

Franklin Covey Co FC +1.82% 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 18.41. 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 210 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks worse than 83.33% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Franklin Covey Co's enterprise value is $233.4 Mil. Franklin Covey Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $15.2 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 15.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -306.55   Med: 18.41   Max: 267.28
Current: 15.36

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Franklin Covey Co was 267.28. The lowest was -306.55. And the median was 18.41.

FC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
83.33% of 210 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.025 vs FC: 15.36

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.

As of today (2026-08-09), Franklin Covey Co's stock price is $21.81. Franklin Covey Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0.169. Therefore, Franklin Covey Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 129.05.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Franklin Covey Co  (NYSE:FC) 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.

Franklin Covey Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=21.81/0.169
=129.05

Franklin Covey Co's share price for today is $21.81.
Franklin Covey Co'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 $0.169.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Franklin Covey Co EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Franklin Covey Co EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Franklin Covey Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
EV-to-EBITDA 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 10.33 13.60 16.83 14.41 16.85

FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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


Franklin Covey Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Franklin Covey Co EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=233.437/15.201
=15.36

Franklin Covey Co's current Enterprise Value is $233.4 Mil.
Franklin Covey Co'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 $15.2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co. This is 17% below median its historical median of 18.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #175 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.41. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03. Franklin Covey Co's value of 15.36 is 118.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #175 out of 210 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #175 out of 210 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Franklin Covey Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03. Franklin Covey Co's value of 15.36 is 118.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.41 vs. the industry median of 7.03, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.03, based on 210 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. Franklin Covey Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 15.36 is 118.6% 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 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 Franklin Covey Co. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 18.41. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 18.41 and 118.6% above the Education industry median of 7.03. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 15.36 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:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 15.36 (17% below median its 10-year median of 18.41)
  • GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.6% above the Education median (#175 of 210)

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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