FC (Franklin Covey Co) FCF Margin %: -1.51% (As of May. 2026)

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Price $21.81
GF Value $38.26
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Franklin Covey Co FCF Margin %?

Franklin Covey Co FC +1.82% 70 FCF Margin % is -1.51% as of May. 2026. 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 256 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks worse than 67.19% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Franklin Covey Co's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $-1.0 Mil. Franklin Covey Co's Revenue for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $67.8 Mil. Therefore, Franklin Covey Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -1.51%.

As of today, Franklin Covey Co's current FCF Yield % is 4.06%.

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

FC' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 9.85   Max: 18.77
Current: 3.8


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Franklin Covey Co was 18.77%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 9.85%.

FC's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
67.19% of 256 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.135 vs FC: 3.80


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Franklin Covey Co FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Franklin Covey Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
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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
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FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: FCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Franklin Covey Co FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=12.089/267.067
=4.53 %

Franklin Covey Co's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: May. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1.026/67.807
=-1.51 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -1.51% mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a FCF Margin % of -1.51% as of May. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Franklin Covey Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.59 to 18.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #172 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current FCF Margin % is -1.51%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 18.77. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #172 out of 256 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 FCF Margin % compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #172 out of 256 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Franklin Covey Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.14. Historically, Franklin Covey Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.59 to 18.77 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.14, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current FCF Margin % is -1.51%. 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 FCF Margin % is -1.51%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current FCF Margin % is -1.51% 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 $38.26. GuruFocus considers Franklin Covey Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FC:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.51%
  • GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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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