Franklin Covey Co. (NYSE:FC) is a key player in the organizational performance improvement sector. The company specializes in providing content, training, and tools designed to drive systemic changes in human behavior. FC operates within the Zacks Consulting Services industry, competing with other firms that offer similar consulting and training services.
On July 2, 2025, FC reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.18, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.08 loss per share. This represents an impressive earnings surprise of 325%. However, it's important to note that this EPS is a decrease from the $0.43 reported in the same quarter last year, highlighting a year-over-year decline.
Despite the earnings beat, FC's revenue for the quarter was $67.12 million, slightly below the estimated $67.5 million. This revenue figure also marks a decrease from the $73.37 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year. Over the past four quarters, FC has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times but has only surpassed revenue estimates once.
FC's financial metrics provide further insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 16.28, indicating how the market values its earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio is about 1.00, suggesting that the market value is roughly equal to its sales. The enterprise value to sales ratio is approximately 0.88, reflecting the company's valuation in relation to its sales, including debt and excluding cash.
The company's financial health is also evident in its debt-to-equity ratio of about 0.057, indicating a relatively low level of debt compared to equity. Additionally, the current ratio of approximately 0.90 suggests FC's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. These metrics provide a comprehensive view of FC's financial standing and market position.
