Franklin Covey Co. (FC) Fair Value 2026

FC · Education & Training Services ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.1 /10

32 fundamental signals · 9 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (12/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Franklin Covey Co. (FC) trades at $20.35, versus a $13.42 median fair value across its 9 active models — 34.1% below the current price. QOC: 8.1/10. Value Trap Risk: 12/100 (SAFE). 9/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $35.31.

Key Facts

Ticker
FC
Price
$20.35
Quality Score
8.1/10
Value Trap Risk
12/100
Models Active
9/13
Last Updated
Strength: Bayesian DCF suggests +73.5% upside with 69% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Franklin Covey Co. (FC) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 9-model valuation engine, Franklin Covey Co. (FC) appears overvalued as of : the median of 9 independent fair value estimates is $13.42, 34.1% below the current price of $20.35. Estimates range from $5.04 to $39.93. FC scores 8.1/10 on fundamental quality and 12/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. FC’s -34.1% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Education & Training Services sector median is -6.6%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Franklin Covey Co. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give FC?

9 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($20.35)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $35.31 +73.5%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $9.29 -54.4%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $18.04 -11.4%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $5.04 -75.2%
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What Is FC's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 9 independent models · $5.04 to $39.93

CirclFi's 9 active models place Franklin Covey Co. (FC) between $5.04 and $39.93 per share, a spread of 260% of the median. The median of that range — $13.42 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for FC, against a current price of $20.35.

Low · EROICHigh · RCMH-DCF
$5.04median $13.42$39.93
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelEROIC Spread$5.04
Most bullish modelRCMH-DCF$39.93
Model agreement3 bullish · 6 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for FC. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on FC, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Franklin Covey Co. (FC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, the balance of valuation evidence tilts cautious on Franklin Covey Co. at its current price of $20.35. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $13.42 (-34.1% vs price), with 6 models flagging overvaluation risk. Model dispersion is worth noting: RCMH-DCF targets $39.93 (+96.2%), versus EROIC at $5.04 (-75.2%). This +171.4% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About FC?

9 of 13 models are currently active for FC. Of these, 3 models suggest upside while 6 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for FC is $13.42 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $35.31 on its own, implying +73.5% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does FC Rank in Education & Training Services?

Among 45 Education & Training Services stocks, FC ranks #12 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.1/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.1 places FC in the top tier.

Franklin Covey Co. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is FC a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns FC a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

9 of 13 models are active for Franklin Covey Co.. Moderate coverage provides meaningful perspective. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Franklin Covey Co. is rated at 8.1/10. This strong-tier score demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +171.4% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every FC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across FC's 9 active models, average confidence is 47%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Franklin Covey Co. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Education & Training Services Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Education & Training Services stocks with 13-model coverage

LGCYLegacy Education Inc.QOC 8.1EDUNew Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.QOC 8.1LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.QOC 8.4FEDUFour Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc.QOC 8.0STRAStrategic Education, Inc.QOC 8.4LINCLincoln Educational Services CorporationQOC 7.6YOULYoulife Group Inc.QOC 6.3MYNDMynd.ai, Inc.QOC 5.5GNSGenius Group LimitedQOC 1.7LRNStride, Inc.QOC 9.5UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.QOC 9.1

Read investment analysis: LGCY · EDU · LOPE · FEDU · STRA · LINC · YOUL · MYND · GNS · LRN · UTI

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to FC?

7 companies across all industries closest to FC’s Quality of Company score of 8.1/10.

TRMBTrimble Inc.QOC 8.1GLXZGalaxy Gaming, Inc.QOC 8.1TNCTennant CompanyQOC 8.1KBHKB HomeQOC 8.1PRGSProgress Software CorporationQOC 8.1CHTChunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd.QOC 8.1NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: TRMB · GLXZ · TNC · KBH · PRGS · CHT · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Franklin Covey Co.’s Valuation?

What is Franklin Covey Co.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Franklin Covey Co. (FC)'s intrinsic value at $13.42 — the median of 9 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $5.04 to $39.93. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $35.31 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.1/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is FC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $20.35, 3 of 9 active models suggest FC may be undervalued, while 6 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 9 fair value estimates is $13.42, 34.1% below the current price of $20.35 — a consensus view that FC is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Franklin Covey Co.'s business model in Education & Training Services.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.1 mean for FC?

Franklin Covey Co.'s QOC of 8.1/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on FC?

CirclFi analyzes FC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 9 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on FC?

Of the 9 models currently active on FC, RCMH-DCF is the most bullish at $39.93 per share, and EROIC Spread is the most bearish at $5.04. CirclFi's published fair value for FC is the median of that range, $13.42, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 260% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is FC a value trap in 2026?

Franklin Covey Co.'s Value Trap score is 12/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 9-model valuation engine, Franklin Covey Co. (FC) has a median fair value of $13.42 — 34.1% below the current price of $20.35 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/FC/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this FC valuation
  • Financial statements: Franklin Covey Co. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000886206) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for FC as of ; valuations recomputed .

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