New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsFranklin Covey Company (FC)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$45.74
-1.15%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.78B
FC
Franklin Covey Company
$23.94
-0.91%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $269.75M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 1951% more annual revenue ($5.37B vs $262.06M). EDU leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -0.9%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EDU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
FC
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.9%
Fair Value
$339.19
Current Price
$45.74
$293.45 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.0%
Fair Value
$18.02
Current Price
$23.94
$5.92 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : FC
The strongest argument for FC centers on Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : FC
The primary concerns for FC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a growth stock while FC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
FC generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (69/100 vs 32/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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.
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