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Franklin Covey CoFC +1.82%70 Gross Margin % is 73.88% as of May. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 74.68. 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 244 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 87.3% on this metric.
Franklin Covey Co (NYSE:FC) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Franklin Covey Co had a gross margin of 73.88% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Franklin Covey Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Franklin Covey Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's Gross 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Gross Margin % of 73.88% as of May. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.68. Over the past decade, Franklin Covey Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.21 to 77.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #31 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Gross Margin % of 73.88% is near median its 10-year median of 74.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.21 to a high of 77.13. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 48.02. Franklin Covey Co's value of 73.88% is 53.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #31 out of 244 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Gross Margin % compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #31 out of 244 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Franklin Covey Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.02. Franklin Covey Co's value of 73.88% is 53.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Franklin Covey Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.21 to 77.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.68 vs. the industry median of 48.02, 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 Gross Margin % for an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.02, based on 244 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Covey Co's current Gross Margin % of 73.88% is 53.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current Gross Margin % is 73.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.68. 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 Gross Margin % is 73.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.68 and 53.9% above the Education industry median of 48.02. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Gross Margin % is 73.88% 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:
Gross Margin %: 73.88% (near median its 10-year median of 74.68)
GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% above the Education median (#31 of 244)
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 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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