Educational Development Corp (EDUC) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2027, filed Jul 9, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the EDUC SEC filings page.
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) reported $20.6M in revenue over the twelve months to May 31, 2026, down 34.3% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
The business has shrunk dramatically, but FY2026 profit and cash generation now rest on a smaller, lightly leveraged balance sheet.
Revenue fell from$142.2M in FY2022 to$22.9M in FY2026, yet the company returned to a10.2% net margin. That reversal alongside SG&A falling to$3.5M indicates profitability now depends on a much smaller cost base rather than sales scale.
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Educational Development Corp's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Not available for Educational Development Corp, and counted as zero in the overall score.
Educational Development Corp's revenue declined 33.0% year-over-year, from $34.2M to $22.9M. This contraction results in a growth score of 2/100.
Educational Development Corp carries a low D/E ratio of 0.00, meaning only $0.00 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 90/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
With a current ratio of 3.33, Educational Development Corp holds $3.33 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 82/100.
Educational Development Corp has a free cash flow margin of 6.4%, earning a moderate score of 62/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Not available for Educational Development Corp, and counted as zero in the overall score.
Educational Development Corp passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Educational Development Corp generates $0.86 in operating cash flow ($2.0M OCF vs $2.3M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Educational Development Corp generated $4.8M in revenue in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 33.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 13.8%.
Educational Development Corp reported -$1.4M in net income in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 29.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 55.1%.
Educational Development Corp earned -$0.16 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2027. This represents a decrease of 23.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 56.8%.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Educational Development Corp generated $468K in free cash flow in Q1 2027, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 60.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 122.4%.
Educational Development Corp held $1.7M in cash as of Q1 2027; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Educational Development Corp paid $0.00 per share in dividends in Q1 2027.
Margins & Returns
Educational Development Corp's gross margin was 59.3% in Q1 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 1.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.2 percentage points.
Educational Development Corp's net profit margin was -29.3% in Q1 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 14.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 45.0 percentage points.
Educational Development Corp's ROE was -3.4% in Q1 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 0.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.9 percentage points.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
Capital Allocation
Educational Development Corp invested $96K in capex in Q1 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 53.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.3%.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
EDUC Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-K | Q2'2610-K | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-K | Q2'2510-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8M-33.1% | $4.2M-37.0% | $7.0M-36.6% | $4.6M-29.0% | $7.1M-28.9% | $6.6M-26.0% | $11.1M-34.8% | $6.5M-38.6% |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.9M-34.8% | N/A | $2.7M-35.0% | $1.9M-32.5% | $3.0M-16.0% | N/A | $4.1M-28.5% | $2.9M-22.3% |
| Gross Profit | $2.8M-31.8% | $2.5M-38.5% | $4.3M-37.6% | $2.7M-26.3% | $4.1M-36.0% | $4.0M-27.7% | $6.9M-38.0% | $3.6M-47.2% |
| SG&A Expenses | $677K-31.9% | N/A | $1.2M-32.1% | $740K-46.6% | $995K-47.1% | N/A | $1.7M-41.4% | $1.4M-27.7% |
| Interest Expense | $600-99.9% | N/A | $370K-35.7% | $603K+10.5% | $504K-12.6% | N/A | $575K-20.8% | $546K-26.6% |
| Income Tax | $17K+104.4% | N/A | $2.8M+1128.5% | -$456K+31.3% | -$374K+20.1% | N/A | -$276K-138.2% | -$663K-269.4% |
| Net Income | -$1.4M-29.8% | -$3.1M-130.9% | $7.8M+1033.6% | -$1.3M+28.2% | -$1.1M+15.9% | -$1.3M+16.7% | -$836K-142.4% | -$1.8M-269.9% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.16-23.1% | -$0.37-131.3% | $0.91+1010.0% | -$0.15+31.8% | -$0.13+13.3% | -$0.16+15.8% | -$0.10-141.7% | -$0.22-269.2% |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.16-23.1% | -$0.37-131.3% | $0.91+1010.0% | -$0.15+31.8% | -$0.13+13.3% | -$0.16+15.8% | -$0.10-141.7% | -$0.22-269.2% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 9M-0.8% | N/A | 9M+3.7% | 9M+3.8% | 9M+3.8% | N/A | 8M+0.1% | 8M0.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA.
EDUC Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-K | Q2'2610-K | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-K | Q2'2510-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52.9M-30.7% | $54.3M-30.6% | $59.5M-28.9% | $74.2M-12.9% | $76.3M-13.3% | $78.3M-13.1% | $83.6M-12.5% | $85.2M-13.9% |
| Current Assets | $19.4M-60.5% | $20.6M-60.7% | $27.7M-51.9% | $46.7M-20.6% | $49.1M-21.2% | $52.2M-20.9% | $57.6M-21.5% | $58.9M-1.8% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.7M+59.8% | $1.1M+161.1% | $3.1M+35.8% | $754K+0.1% | $1.0M-8.9% | $428K-49.3% | $2.3M-27.1% | $754K-49.1% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $16.1M-36.3% | $17.4M-40.2% | $22.5M-29.9% | $23.6M-33.5% | $25.2M-35.3% | $29.1M-33.7% | $32.1M-33.5% | $35.5M-33.8% |
| Accounts Receivable | $571K-71.5% | $861K-59.5% | $760K-65.1% | $1.8M-14.9% | $2.0M-13.6% | $2.1M+9.8% | $2.2M+17.9% | $2.1M+4.4% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $11.5M-68.8% | $11.5M-69.5% | $13.6M-67.6% | $36.0M-15.6% | $36.8M-15.7% | $37.7M-15.5% | $41.8M-13.6% | $42.7M-20.8% |
| Current Liabilities | $6.1M-83.4% | $6.2M-83.4% | $8.1M-48.5% | $35.8M+123.6% | $36.5M+119.2% | $37.2M+118.8% | $15.8M-21.6% | $16.0M-24.6% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $5.4M+1380.2% | $5.3M+920.9% | $5.4M-79.1% | $206K-99.2% | $367K-98.6% | $524K-98.1% | $26.0M-7.9% | $26.6M-18.4% |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | $0 | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $25.3M-6.5% | $25.8M-20.0% |
| Total Equity | $41.4M+4.8% | $42.8M+5.5% | $45.9M+9.8% | $38.2M-10.2% | $39.5M-10.8% | $40.6M-10.7% | $41.8M-11.3% | $42.5M-5.6% |
| Retained Earnings | $38.2M+5.5% | $39.6M+6.2% | $42.7M+10.6% | $34.9M-11.5% | $36.2M-12.3% | $37.3M-12.4% | $38.6M-12.5% | $39.5M-6.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Goodwill.
EDUC Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-K | Q2'2610-K | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-K | Q2'2510-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $564K-59.6% | -$2.0M-27.6% | $2.5M-42.7% | $63K+107.3% | $1.4M+16.2% | -$1.6M+45.4% | $4.4M-35.6% | -$866K-124.5% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $273K-25.4% | $306K-17.2% | $356K-7.1% | $364K-25.1% | $366K-24.8% | $370K-24.8% | $383K-39.1% | $486K-28.8% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | N/A | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | N/A | $101K+6.2% | $101K+26.6% |
| Capital Expenditures | $96K-53.7% | $96K-27.0% | $138K+27.6% | $102K+15.6% | $207K+84.8% | $131K-10.6% | $108K-16.0% | $88K-64.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | $468K-60.6% | -$2.1M-23.4% | $2.4M-44.5% | -$38K+96.0% | $1.2M+9.2% | -$1.7M+43.7% | $4.3M-36.0% | -$954K-129.0% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$95K+41.4% | -$91K+30.8% | $29.7M+29118.9% | -$102K-15.6% | -$162K-50.1% | -$131K+10.1% | -$103K-102.2% | -$88K+48.2% |
| Financing Cash Flow | $0+100.0% | $0+100.0% | -$30.1M-1241.7% | -$450K-919.7% | -$450K-31.8% | -$551K-1201.4% | -$2.2M+77.3% | $55K+103.3% |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | $0-100.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $700 | $0 | $0 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
EDUC Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-K | Q3'2610-K | Q2'2610-K | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-K | Q2'2510-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 59.3%+1.1pp | 59.1%-1.4pp | 61.5%-1.0pp | 58.2%+2.1pp | 58.2%-6.4pp | 60.5%-1.5pp | 62.5%-3.3pp | 56.0%-9.2pp |
| Net Margin | -29.3%-14.2pp | -74.4%-54.1pp | 111.3% | -28.0%-0.3pp | -15.1%-2.3pp | -20.3%-2.3pp | -7.6%-19.2pp | -27.7%-37.7pp |
| Return on Equity | -3.4%-0.7pp | -7.3%-3.9pp | 17.0%+19.0pp | -3.4%+0.9pp | -2.7%+0.2pp | -3.3%+0.2pp | -2.0%-6.2pp | -4.2%-6.6pp |
| Return on Assets | -2.6%-1.2pp | -5.7%-4.0pp | 13.1%+14.1pp | -1.7%+0.4pp | -1.4%0.0pp | -1.7%+0.1pp | -1.0%-3.1pp | -2.1%-3.2pp |
| Current Ratio | 3.20+1.9x | 3.33+1.9x | 3.40-0.2x | 1.30-2.4x | 1.35-2.4x | 1.40-2.5x | 3.640.0x | 3.67+0.9x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.28+0.3x | 0.000.0x | 0.00-0.6x | 0.00-0.6x | 0.00-0.6x | 0.00-0.6x | 0.610.0x | 0.61-0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.090.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.120.0x | 0.060.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.130.0x | 0.080.0x |
| FCF Margin | 9.8%-6.9pp | -50.1%-24.6pp | 34.3%-4.9pp | -0.8%+13.8pp | 16.7%+5.8pp | -25.6%+8.0pp | 39.2%-0.8pp | -14.6%-45.7pp |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Operating Margin.
Reported as filed but not readable as a share of revenue in the periods where the ratio runs further from zero than a revenue base allows; no change figure is given where either compared period is one of those: Net Margin.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Development Corp EDUC | FY2026 | $22.9M | $2.3M | 10.2% | $11.1M | 39/100 |
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Where Educational Development Corp Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Educational Development Corp's annual revenue?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) reported $22.9M in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a -33.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Educational Development Corp's revenue growing?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) revenue declined by 33.0% year-over-year, from $34.2M to $22.9M in fiscal year 2026.
Is Educational Development Corp profitable?
Yes, Educational Development Corp (EDUC) reported a net income of $2.3M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 10.2%.
How much debt does Educational Development Corp have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had $1.1M in cash and equivalents against $0 in long-term debt.
What is Educational Development Corp's gross margin?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had a gross margin of 59.4% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Educational Development Corp's net profit margin?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had a net profit margin of 10.2% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Educational Development Corp's return on equity (ROE)?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) has a return on equity of 5.4% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Educational Development Corp's free cash flow?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) generated $1.5M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -47.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Educational Development Corp's operating cash flow?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) generated $2.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Educational Development Corp's total assets?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had $54.3M in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Educational Development Corp's capital expenditures?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) invested $543K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Educational Development Corp's current ratio?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had a current ratio of 3.33 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Educational Development Corp's debt-to-equity ratio?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Educational Development Corp's return on assets (ROA)?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) had a return on assets of 4.3% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Educational Development Corp's P/E ratio?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) trades at 5.5x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $2.0M net income, trailing 12 months to May 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $11.1M as of Oct 13, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Educational Development Corp's price-to-sales ratio?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) trades at 0.5x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $20.6M revenue, trailing 12 months to May 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $11.1M as of Oct 13, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Educational Development Corp's Piotroski F-Score?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Educational Development Corp's earnings high quality?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) has an earnings quality ratio of 0.86x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Educational Development Corp?
Educational Development Corp (EDUC) scores 39 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.