Franklin Covey Company (FC)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
FC
Franklin Covey Company
$21.20
-1.99%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $243.60M
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$131.93
+3.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 272036% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $262.06M). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -0.9%. FC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.95. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
FC
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+19.9%
Fair Value
$23.42
Current Price
$21.20
$2.22 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WMT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -4.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.3%
Trading at 10.6x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FC
The strongest argument for FC centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FC
The primary concerns for FC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 46.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FC profiles as a turnaround stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 37/100). FC offers better value entry with a 19.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
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.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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