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Franklin Covey CoFC +1.82%70 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 131.19% as of May. 2026, which is 204% above its 10-year median of 43.10. 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 264 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 73.11% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Franklin Covey Co's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 131.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Covey Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.77 Med: 43.1 Max: 363.94
Current: 53.29
During the past 13 years, Franklin Covey Co's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 363.94%. The lowest was -22.77%. And the median was 43.10%.
FC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 73.11% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 18.88
vs FC: 53.29
Franklin Covey Co's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 38.50% per year.
Franklin Covey Co (NYSE:FC) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Franklin Covey Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Franklin Covey Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franklin Covey Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Franklin Covey Co ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 131.19% mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 131.19% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is 204% above median its historical median of 43.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #71 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 131.19% is 204% above median its 10-year median of 43.10. The Education industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.88. Franklin Covey Co's value of 131.19% is 594.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #71 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is above 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #71 out of 264 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Franklin Covey Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.88. Franklin Covey Co's value of 131.19% is 594.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 43.10 vs. the industry median of 18.88, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Education company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 18.88, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Franklin Covey Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 131.19% is 594.9% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Covey Co's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 131.19%, which is 204% above median its own 10-year median of 43.10. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 131.19%, which is 204% above median its 10-year median of 43.10 and 594.9% above the Education industry median of 18.88. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 131.19% 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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 131.19% (204% above median its 10-year median of 43.10)
GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 594.9% above the Education median (#71 of 264)
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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