New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsFranklin Covey Company (FC)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$55.82
+2.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $9.92B
FC
Franklin Covey Company
$17.96
+0.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $230.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 2055% more annual revenue ($5.66B vs $262.75M). EDU leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 0.8%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
EDU
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
FC
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.5%
Fair Value
$350.15
Current Price
$55.82
$294.33 discount
Margin of Safety
-3.6%
Fair Value
$18.09
Current Price
$17.96
$0.13 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 791.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
1.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FC
PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EDU
No major red flags identified for EDU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : FC
The primary concerns for FC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 130.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a growth stock while FC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDU generates stronger free cash flow (420M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (64/100 vs 40/100) and 23.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Franklin Covey Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Franklin Covey Co. provides training and consulting services in the areas of execution, sales performance, productivity, customer loyalty, leadership, and educational improvement for organizations and individuals globally. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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