Educational DevelopmentEDUC 45 EV-to-FCF is 12.79 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 6.74. GuruFocus rates EDUC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Media - Diversified companies, Educational Development ranks worse than 52.12% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Educational Development's Enterprise Value is $18.71 Mil.
Educational Development's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $1.46 Mil. Therefore, Educational Development's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Educational Development's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
EDUC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -206.57 Med: 6.74 Max: 48.59
Current: 12.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Educational Development was 48.59. The lowest was -206.57. And the median was 6.74.
EDUC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.12% of 612
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.715
vs EDUC: 12.79
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NAS:EDUC) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $1.55.
Educational Development's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.260.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Educational Development's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Educational Development's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Educational Development's current Enterprise Value is $18.71 Mil.
Educational Development's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.46 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-FCF of 12.79 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Educational Development and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 6.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #319 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Educational Development's EV-to-FCF too high?
Educational Development's current EV-to-FCF of 12.79 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 6.74. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.72. Educational Development's value of 12.79 is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #319 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-FCF compare to IDWM and TNMG?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Educational Development ranks #319 out of 612 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Educational Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.72. Educational Development's value of 12.79 is 9.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.74 vs. the industry median of 11.72, Educational Development 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-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.72, based on 612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Educational Development's current EV-to-FCF of 12.79 is 9.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Educational Development and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Educational Development's current EV-to-FCF is 12.79, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 6.74. 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 $0.82, compared to a current price of $1.55 — trading 89% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.79, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 6.74 and 9.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.72. Educational Development's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Educational Development (EDUC), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.79 as of Jul. 05, 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 $1.55 is trading 89% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.82.
GuruFocus considers Educational Development to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EDUC:
EV-to-FCF: 12.79 (90% above median its 10-year median of 6.74)
GF Value™: $0.82 vs. price of $1.55 (89% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#319 of 612)
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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