Franklin Covey Company (FC)vsStride Inc (LRN)
FC
Franklin Covey Company
$23.94
-0.91%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $269.75M
LRN
Stride Inc
$101.96
-14.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Stride Inc generates 868% more annual revenue ($2.54B vs $262.06M). LRN leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs -0.9%. LRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. LRN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
FC
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
LRN
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4.0%
Fair Value
$18.02
Current Price
$23.94
$5.92 premium
Margin of Safety
-12.2%
Fair Value
$87.11
Current Price
$101.96
$14.85 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.3%
2.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 4.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FC
The strongest argument for FC centers on Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LRN
The strongest argument for LRN centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.55 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FC
The primary concerns for FC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LRN
The primary concerns for LRN are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FC profiles as a turnaround stock while LRN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
LRN is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
LRN generates stronger free cash flow (202M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LRN scores higher overall (65/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Stride Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Stride, Inc., a technology-based education company, provides its own and third-party online educational services, software systems and curricula to facilitate individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through grade 12 (K -12) in the United States and internationally. .
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