Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation
$1.30
0.00%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $10.81M
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$6.77
+1.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $985.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
USA TODAY Co., Inc. generates 8974% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $25.37M). EDUC leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs 0.1%. EDUC trades at a lower P/E of 2.7x. EDUC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
EDUC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
TDAY
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+93.6%
Fair Value
$22.00
Current Price
$1.30
$20.70 discount
Margin of Safety
-8571.4%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$6.77
$6.70 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 2187.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDUC
The strongest argument for EDUC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at -21.5%.
Bull Case : TDAY
TDAY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : EDUC
The primary concerns for EDUC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 670.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDUC profiles as a declining stock while TDAY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
TDAY is growing revenue faster at -5.8% — sustainability is the question.
TDAY generates stronger free cash flow (31M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDUC scores higher overall (55/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 16.1% margins. 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.
Visit Website →USA TODAY Co., Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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