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Franklin Covey Co. (FC) 10Y Growth Potential Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Growth Runway
Revenue base remains modestly valued at 0.82x EV/Sales, leaving room for expansion if execution improves.
Gross margin is strong at 73.1%, supporting a viable long-term growth model.
No recent news was provided to indicate a new demand inflection or product catalyst.
Profitability
Operating profitability is still thin, with EBIT margin at 2.8% and net margin at 0.8%.
ROIC is positive at 7.1%, but returns remain only moderate relative to a long-term compounding profile.
High interest coverage and debt-free balance sheet reduce financial drag on earnings quality.
Financial Strength
The company has no debt and net debt to EBITDA is negative at -0.81x, which is a clear balance-sheet strength.
Liquidity is weak with a current ratio of 0.66 and negative working capital, limiting near-term flexibility.
Cash generation is solid, with free cash flow yield at 7.6% and operating cash flow coverage remaining strong.
Reinvestment Capital Efficiency
Capex intensity is manageable at 3.9% of revenue, leaving room for reinvestment without excessive cash strain.
Cash conversion cycle is 66.6 days, indicating working-capital demands are meaningful but not extreme.
Stock-based compensation is modest at 2.2% of revenue, limiting dilution pressure.
Valuation Support
Valuation is reasonable on cash flow, with EV/FCF at 12.5x and price/free cash flow at 13.2x.
Earnings-based multiples remain elevated because current net income is still very small.
The absence of debt improves equity value durability, but the stock is not yet cheap enough to score as strong.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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