Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation
$1.39
-2.80%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $12.36M
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$8.81
+2.09%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
USA TODAY Co., Inc. generates 10984% more annual revenue ($2.28B vs $20.56M). EDUC leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 1.3%. TDAY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.94. EDUC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
EDUC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TDAY
Hold49
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
+54.2%
Fair Value
$13.26
Current Price
$8.81
$4.45 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
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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%
Trading at 9.0x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
1.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDUC
The strongest argument for EDUC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TDAY
The strongest argument for TDAY centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EDUC
The primary concerns for EDUC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 47.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 7.98 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
TDAY is growing revenue faster at -4.0% — sustainability is the question.
TDAY generates stronger free cash flow (6M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDUC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). TDAY offers better value entry with a 54.2% margin of safety. 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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