Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)vsAlphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation
$1.31
0.00%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.51M
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$338.50
+1.77%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.14T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 2168192% more annual revenue ($445.87B vs $20.56M). GOOGL leads profitability with a 54.8% profit margin vs 9.8%. GOOGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
EDUC
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
GOOGL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.6%
Fair Value
$2.59
Current Price
$1.31
$1.28 discount
Margin of Safety
+48.8%
Fair Value
$661.47
Current Price
$338.50
$322.97 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 218779.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Earnings expanding 294.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 33.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDUC
The strongest argument for EDUC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.8% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDUC
The primary concerns for EDUC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDUC profiles as a value stock while GOOGL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
EDUC generates stronger free cash flow (468,300), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 54.8% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. EDUC offers better value entry with a 45.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Educational Development Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Educational Development Corporation, a publishing company, is a commercial co-publisher of educational children's books in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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