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Franklin Covey CoFC +1.82%70 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40 as of May. 2026, which is 518% above its 10-year median of 0.55. 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 160 Education companies, Franklin Covey Co ranks better than 95% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Franklin Covey Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Covey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.9 Med: 0.55 Max: 6.7
Current: 3.4
During the past 13 years, Franklin Covey Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.70%. The lowest was -10.90%. And the median was 0.55%.
FC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 95% of 160
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs FC: 3.40
Franklin Covey Co (NYSE:FC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Franklin Covey Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FC vs JDZG, LGCY, CHGG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Franklin Covey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Franklin Covey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Covey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Franklin Covey Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40 mean?
Franklin Covey Co (FC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40 as of May. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. This is 518% above median its historical median of 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #8 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Franklin Covey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Franklin Covey Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.40 is 518% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #8 out of 160 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to JDZG and LGCY?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Franklin Covey Co ranks #8 out of 160 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Franklin Covey Co in the top 5% 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Education company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Franklin Covey Co and its competitors. Franklin Covey Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40, which is 518% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40, which is 518% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Covey Co (FC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.40 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:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.40 (518% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $38.26 vs. price of $21.81 (43% below fair value)
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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