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EDUC · Nasdaq · United States · Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods
In shortEDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue shrinking (−33.0% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 10.1% | 61/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 5.6% | 28/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 3.33× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.00× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 6.4% | 46/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.63× | 41/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 4.6% | 94/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -36.1% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 142 | 88 | 51 | 34 | 23 |
| Cost of revenue | 44 | 32 | 18 | 13 | 9.3 |
| Gross profit | 98 | 56 | 33 | 21 | 14 |
| Selling, general & admin | 23 | 16 | 8.8 | 5.8 | 3.5 |
| Interest expense | 0.9 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Pre-tax income | 11 | (3.4) | 0.7 | (6.9) | 5.3 |
| Income tax | 2.9 | (0.9) | 0.2 | (1.6) | 3 |
| Net income | 8.3 | (2.5) | 0.5 | (5.3) | 2.3 |
| Diluted EPS | $0.98 | −$0.31 | $0.07 | −$0.63 | $0.27 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 31, 2026 · Data updated Oct 14, 2026