Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)vsPearson PLC ADR (PSO)
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation
$1.39
-2.80%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $12.36M
PSO
Pearson PLC ADR
$17.43
-1.19%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $10.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Pearson PLC ADR generates 17295% more annual revenue ($3.58B vs $20.56M). EDUC leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 9.4%. EDUC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.01. EDUC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
EDUC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
PSO
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+46.0%
Fair Value
$2.61
Current Price
$1.39
$1.22 discount
Margin of Safety
-19.9%
Fair Value
$10.13
Current Price
$17.43
$7.30 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 35.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDUC
The strongest argument for EDUC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PSO
The strongest argument for PSO centers on Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : EDUC
The primary concerns for EDUC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PSO
The primary concerns for PSO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
PSO is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
PSO generates stronger free cash flow (461M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDUC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 40/100). 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.
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 · PUBLISHING · USA
Pearson plc provides educational materials and learning technologies. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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