ScholasticSCHL +1.01%73 FCF Margin % is -13.34% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCHL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks worse than 52.61% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Scholastic's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-44 Mil. Scholastic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $329 Mil. Therefore, Scholastic's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -13.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scholastic's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SCHL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.84 Med: 3.09 Max: 11.2
Current: 1.37
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Scholastic was 11.20%. The lowest was -6.84%. And the median was 3.09%.
SCHL's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 52.61% of 1017
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs SCHL: 1.37
Scholastic FCF Margin % Related Terms
Scholastic FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scholastic'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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic FCF Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (SCHL) has a FCF Margin % of -13.34% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #535 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Scholastic's FCF Margin % too high?
Scholastic's current FCF Margin % is -13.34%. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #535 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's FCF Margin % compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #535 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Scholastic in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scholastic's current FCF Margin % is -13.34%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (SCHL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.59, compared to a current price of $42.86 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -13.34%. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Scholastic (SCHL), the current FCF Margin % is -13.34% as of Feb. 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 (SCHL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.86 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.59.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCHL:
FCF Margin %: -13.34%
GF Value™: $38.59 vs. price of $42.86 (11.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCHL 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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