Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)vsUSA TODAY Co., Inc. (TDAY)
SCHL
Scholastic Corporation
$38.86
+1.12%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $977.72M
TDAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
$6.77
+1.04%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $985.63M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
USA TODAY Co., Inc. generates 43% more annual revenue ($2.30B vs $1.61B). SCHL leads profitability with a 3.9% profit margin vs 0.1%. SCHL trades at a lower P/E of 15.9x. SCHL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
SCHL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TDAY
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.7%
Fair Value
$112.79
Current Price
$38.86
$73.93 discount
Margin of Safety
-8571.4%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$6.77
$6.70 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.9% YoY
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCHL
The strongest argument for SCHL centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TDAY
TDAY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : SCHL
The primary concerns for SCHL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TDAY
The primary concerns for TDAY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 670.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.96 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TDAY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
SCHL is growing revenue faster at -1.9% — sustainability is the question.
TDAY generates stronger free cash flow (31M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PUBLISHING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SCHL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 35/100). 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.
Scholastic Corporation
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
Scholastic Corporation publishes and distributes children's books worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a media and digital marketing solutions company in the United States. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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