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Item 1. BUSINESS (a) General Description of Business We are the owner and exclusive publisher of Kane Miller children’s books; Learning Wrap-Ups, maker of educational manipulatives; and SmartLab Toys, maker of STEAM-based toys and games. We are also the exclusive United States Multi-Level Marketing (“MLM”) distributor of Usborne Publishing Limited (“Usborne”) children’s books. We are a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on August 23, 1965. Our fiscal year ends on February 28 (29). Our Company vision statement reflects “We believe that education is the catalyst for wonderment, kindness, and connection. Our vision is to empower the world by sparking a child’s natural curiosity and lifelong love of learning through products and experiences that meet at the intersection of education and play.” Our Company mission statement reflects “We are creating the story of tomorrow through people, products, and purpose.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 25M | 34M | 51M | 88M | 142M | 205M |
| Net Income | 4.1M | -5.3M | 546K | -2.5M | 8.3M | 13M |
| EPS | $0.47 | $-0.63 | $0.07 | $-0.31 | $0.98 | $1.50 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.9M | 2.8M | 7.9M | -1.5M | -25M | 3.7M |
| ROIC | 0.0% | -9.3% | 3.3% | -5.5% | 10.1% | 24.7% |
| Gross Margin | 59.7% | 61.5% | 64.6% | 63.8% | 68.9% | 70.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 1.02 | 0.91 | 0.40 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.32 |
| Operating Income | 0 | -4.7M | 3.5M | -1.3M | 12M | 18M |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | -13.6% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| ROE | 8.9% | -12.2% | 1.2% | -5.5% | 17.8% | 31.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | 9M | 8M | 8M | 8M | 8M | 8M |
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP passes 1 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP trades at 2.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 11.1x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 6.2x vs a median of 11.1x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 4.6% with a gross margin of 65.9%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -0.1%.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a current P/E ratio of 2.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 11.1. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.6%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a market capitalization of $11M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.01%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) appears cheap. The current P/E of 2.9 is 74% below its historical median of 11.1. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -35.8%.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) operates in the Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) reported annual revenue of $34 million in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a net profit margin of -15.4%. The company is currently unprofitable.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) generated $3 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79. This indicates moderate leverage.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $-0.63 in its most recent fiscal year.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -12.2%. A negative ROE may indicate losses or negative equity.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a 5-year average gross margin of 65.9%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 15 years of financial data for EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC) has a book value per share of $4.86, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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