Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) has a Graham intrinsic value of $0.66 per share. At $1.04 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 58% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue shrank 15.7% a year to $22.9M, with an average return on invested capital of 8.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$0.66
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$1.04
Price vs Graham value
58% above
Market cap
$8.9M
Revenue (FY2026)
$22.9M
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
-15.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
8.6%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$1.5M

EDUC 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $22.9M $2.3M $0.27 $1.5M — 4.1%
FY2025 $34.2M -$5.3M -$0.63 $2.8M — -7.5%
FY2024 $51.0M $546.4K $0.07 $7.9M — 0.7%
FY2023 $87.8M -$2.5M -$0.31 -$1.5M — -3.3%
FY2022 $142.2M $8.3M $0.98 -$24.9M — 13.7%
FY2021 $204.6M $12.6M $1.50 $3.7M — 26.7%
FY2020 $113.0M $5.6M $0.68 $3.6M — 12.9%
FY2019 $118.8M $6.7M $0.81 $2.5M — 16.5%
FY2018 $112.0M $5.2M $0.64 $7.8M — 14.0%
FY2017 $106.6M $2.9M $0.35 -$4.1M — 7.9%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP is facing top-line stagnation, with revenue contracting over the decade.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.6% ROIC over the decade.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP is modeled at -2.8% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $0.66 per share.

EDUC stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Educational Development Corp. (EDUC) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a -2.8% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, EDUC's intrinsic value is about $0.66 per share.

Is EDUC stock undervalued?

At $1.04 (close on Oct 17, 2026), EDUC trades 58% above its Graham value of $0.66. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Educational Development Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $106.6M in fiscal 2017 to $22.9M in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of -15.7%. Net income was $2.3M in fiscal 2026.

Does Educational Development Corp. generate free cash flow?

Educational Development Corp. generated $1.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is EDUC's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 8.6%, and average return on equity was 14.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this EDUC data come from?

From Educational Development Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 9, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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