FC (Franklin Covey Co) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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FC Franklin Covey Co FC
70 GF Score
Price $21.81
GF Value $38.28
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Franklin Covey Co Moat Score?

Franklin Covey Co FC +1.82% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates FC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.28 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 97.71% on this metric.

Franklin Covey Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Franklin Covey Co has Narrow Moat: Franklin Covey Co has a solid narrow moat due to its strong brand in the personal and organizational development sector. It benefits from customer loyalty and some switching costs. However, it lacks the scale and regulatory barriers to establish a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Franklin Covey Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.


Franklin Covey Co  (NYSE:FC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Franklin Covey Co Moat Score Related Terms


FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #6 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's Moat Score too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #6 out of 262 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 Moat Score compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #6 out of 262 companies for Moat Score. This places Franklin Covey Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Franklin Covey Co's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $38.28, compared to a current price of $21.81 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Aug. 10, 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 $38.28. GuruFocus considers Franklin Covey Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FC:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $38.28 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.
70GF Score

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