Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)vsPearson PLC ADR (PSO)
EDUC
Educational Development Corporation
$1.39
-2.11%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.83M
PSO
Pearson PLC ADR
$15.56
+1.70%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $9.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Pearson PLC ADR generates 15511% more annual revenue ($3.58B vs $22.91M). EDUC leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 9.4%. PSO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.00. EDUC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
EDUC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
PSO
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+52.0%
Fair Value
$2.94
Current Price
$1.39
$1.55 discount
Margin of Safety
-21.1%
Fair Value
$10.03
Current Price
$15.56
$5.53 premium
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 21 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 37.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Earnings declined 35.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDUC
The strongest argument for EDUC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PSO
The strongest argument for PSO centers on Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bear Case : EDUC
The primary concerns for EDUC are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PSO
The primary concerns for PSO are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDUC profiles as a declining stock while PSO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EDUC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
PSO is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
PSO generates stronger free cash flow (461M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDUC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 41/100). 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.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Pearson plc provides educational materials and learning technologies. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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