ScholasticSTU:SL1 72 EV-to-FCF is 40.30 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 162% above its 10-year median of 15.36. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.76. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks worse than 84.92% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Scholastic's Enterprise Value is €910 Mil.
Scholastic's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €23 Mil. Therefore, Scholastic's EV-to-FCF for today is 40.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SL1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -243.12 Med: 15.36 Max: 95.18
Current: 46.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Scholastic was 95.18. The lowest was -243.12. And the median was 15.36.
STU:SL1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 84.92% of 610
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.69
vs STU:SL1: 46.90
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.
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.
Scholastic's share price for today is €40.60.
Scholastic'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 €2.126.
* 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.
Scholastic EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Scholastic EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Scholastic's current Enterprise Value is €910 Mil.
Scholastic'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 €23 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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a EV-to-FCF of 40.30 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 162% above median its historical median of 15.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #518 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Scholastic's EV-to-FCF too high?
Scholastic's current EV-to-FCF of 40.30 is 162% above median its 10-year median of 15.36. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.69. Scholastic's value of 40.30 is 244.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #518 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's EV-to-FCF compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #518 out of 610 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Scholastic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.69. Scholastic's value of 40.30 is 244.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.36 vs. the industry median of 11.69, Scholastic 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 11.69, based on 610 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. Scholastic's current EV-to-FCF of 40.30 is 244.7% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current EV-to-FCF is 40.30, which is 162% above median its own 10-year median of 15.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a current EV-to-FCF of 40.30. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.76, compared to a current price of €40.60 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 40.30, which is 162% above median its 10-year median of 15.36 and 244.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.69. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current EV-to-FCF is 40.30 as of Jul. 06, 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.60 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.76.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
EV-to-FCF: 40.30 (162% above median its 10-year median of 15.36)
GF Value™: €33.76 vs. price of €40.60 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 244.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#518 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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