Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) has net assets worth $41.39 Million USD as of May 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($52.88 Million) and total liabilities ($11.48 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check EDUC strategic asset allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $41.39 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 78.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.77% |
| 5-Year Change | -8.5% |
| 10-Year Change | 181.19% |
| Growth Volatility | 20.77 |
Educational Development Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Educational Development Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see EDUC market cap.
Annual Net Assets for Educational Development Corporation (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Educational Development Corporation from 1986 to 2026. Also explore net asset momentum of Educational Development Corporation to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | $42.79 Million | +5.48% |
| 2025-02-28 | $40.57 Million | -10.74% |
| 2024-02-29 | $45.45 Million | +0.48% |
| 2023-02-28 | $45.23 Million | -3.28% |
| 2022-02-28 | $46.77 Million | +16.16% |
| 2021-02-28 | $40.26 Million | +36.97% |
| 2020-02-29 | $29.39 Million | +13.35% |
| 2019-02-28 | $25.93 Million | +27.10% |
| 2018-02-28 | $20.40 Million | +34.07% |
| 2017-02-28 | $15.22 Million | +15.03% |
| 2016-02-29 | $13.23 Million | +7.31% |
| 2015-02-28 | $12.33 Million | -2.02% |
| 2014-02-28 | $12.58 Million | -6.46% |
| 2013-02-28 | $13.45 Million | -5.39% |
| 2012-02-29 | $14.22 Million | -3.01% |
| 2011-02-28 | $14.66 Million | -4.95% |
| 2010-02-28 | $15.42 Million | -2.98% |
| 2009-02-28 | $15.90 Million | -5.37% |
| 2008-02-29 | $16.80 Million | +7.25% |
| 2007-02-28 | $15.66 Million | +17.41% |
| 2006-02-28 | $13.34 Million | +9.94% |
| 2005-02-28 | $12.13 Million | -14.67% |
| 2004-02-29 | $14.22 Million | +21.35% |
| 2003-02-28 | $11.72 Million | +15.83% |
| 2002-02-28 | $10.12 Million | +9.76% |
| 2001-02-28 | $9.22 Million | +2.71% |
| 2000-02-29 | $8.97 Million | -10.28% |
| 1999-02-28 | $10.00 Million | -0.99% |
| 1998-02-28 | $10.10 Million | +21.69% |
| 1997-02-28 | $8.30 Million | +23.88% |
| 1996-02-29 | $6.70 Million | +26.42% |
| 1995-02-28 | $5.30 Million | +32.50% |
| 1994-02-28 | $4.00 Million | +29.03% |
| 1993-02-28 | $3.10 Million | +40.91% |
| 1992-02-29 | $2.20 Million | +10.00% |
| 1991-02-28 | $2.00 Million | 0.00% |
| 1990-02-28 | $2.00 Million | +25.00% |
| 1989-02-28 | $1.60 Million | +6.67% |
| 1988-02-29 | $1.50 Million | +50.00% |
| 1987-02-28 | $1.00 Million | +100.00% |
| 1986-02-28 | $500.00K | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Educational Development Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 4352820000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $39.63 Million | 92.61% |
| Common Stock | $2.54 Million | 5.94% |
| Other Components | $621.90K | 1.45% |
| Total Equity | $42.79 Million | 100.00% |
Educational Development Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Educational Development Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Concord Medical Services Holdings
NYSE:CCM
|
$11.18 Million |
|
SSH Group Ltd
AU:SSH
|
$11.18 Million |
|
Form Bio Co. Ltd.
KQ:377220
|
$11.19 Million |
|
Star Diamond Corp
TO:DIAM
|
$11.20 Million |
|
Poxel SA
PA:POXEL
|
$11.17 Million |
|
Jeju Beer Co. Ltd.
KQ:276730
|
$11.17 Million |
|
Admiralty Resources NL
AU:ADY
|
$11.16 Million |
|
High Coast Distillery AB
ST:HIGHCO-B
|
$11.16 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Educational Development Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 40,567,600 to 42,790,500, a change of 2,222,900 (5.5%).
- Net income of 3,335,800 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 137,900 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 20,200 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 15,400.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,010,600.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $3.34 Million | +7.8% |
| Share Repurchases | $137.90K | -0.32% |
| Share Issuances | $20.20K | +0.05% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $15.40K | +0.04% |
| Other Changes | $-1.01 Million | -2.36% |
| Total Change | $- | 5.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Educational Development Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.26x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 19.65x to 0.26x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-02-28 | $0.07 | $1.31 | x |
| 1987-02-28 | $0.13 | $1.31 | x |
| 1988-02-29 | $0.15 | $1.31 | x |
| 1989-02-28 | $0.16 | $1.31 | x |
| 1990-02-28 | $0.25 | $1.31 | x |
| 1991-02-28 | $0.20 | $1.31 | x |
| 1992-02-29 | $0.22 | $1.31 | x |
| 1993-02-28 | $0.34 | $1.31 | x |
| 1994-02-28 | $0.40 | $1.31 | x |
| 1995-02-28 | $0.49 | $1.31 | x |
| 1996-02-29 | $0.63 | $1.31 | x |
| 1997-02-28 | $0.78 | $1.31 | x |
| 1998-02-28 | $0.95 | $1.31 | x |
| 1999-02-28 | $0.98 | $1.31 | x |
| 2000-02-29 | $1.01 | $1.31 | x |
| 2001-02-28 | $1.14 | $1.31 | x |
| 2002-02-28 | $1.25 | $1.31 | x |
| 2003-02-28 | $1.41 | $1.31 | x |
| 2004-02-29 | $1.66 | $1.31 | x |
| 2005-02-28 | $1.48 | $1.31 | x |
| 2006-02-28 | $1.71 | $1.31 | x |
| 2007-02-28 | $2.02 | $1.31 | x |
| 2008-02-29 | $2.18 | $1.31 | x |
| 2009-02-28 | $2.09 | $1.31 | x |
| 2010-02-28 | $1.99 | $1.31 | x |
| 2011-02-28 | $1.88 | $1.31 | x |
| 2012-02-29 | $1.82 | $1.31 | x |
| 2013-02-28 | $1.71 | $1.31 | x |
| 2014-02-28 | $1.59 | $1.31 | x |
| 2015-02-28 | $1.54 | $1.31 | x |
| 2016-02-29 | $1.63 | $1.31 | x |
| 2017-02-28 | $1.86 | $1.31 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | $2.49 | $1.31 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | $3.15 | $1.31 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | $3.53 | $1.31 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | $4.78 | $1.31 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | $5.53 | $1.31 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | $5.54 | $1.31 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | $5.49 | $1.31 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | $4.90 | $1.31 | x |
| 2026-02-28 | $5.03 | $1.31 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Educational Development Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.80%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 15.29%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.38x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.33x
- Recent ROE (7.80%) is below the historical average (9.12%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -180.00% | -34.62% | 1.24x | 4.20x | $-950.00K |
| 1987 | 20.00% | 6.90% | 1.21x | 2.40x | $100.00K |
| 1988 | 6.67% | 3.70% | 0.90x | 2.00x | $-50.00K |
| 1989 | 6.25% | 3.13% | 1.00x | 2.00x | $-60.00K |
| 1990 | 10.00% | 5.13% | 1.08x | 1.80x | $0.00 |
| 1992 | 22.73% | 8.93% | 1.27x | 2.00x | $280.00K |
| 1993 | 19.35% | 9.38% | 1.39x | 1.48x | $290.00K |
| 1994 | 22.50% | 11.69% | 1.43x | 1.35x | $500.00K |
| 1995 | 22.64% | 9.60% | 1.29x | 1.83x | $670.00K |
| 1996 | 22.39% | 7.77% | 1.18x | 2.43x | $830.00K |
| 1997 | 19.28% | 7.55% | 1.58x | 1.61x | $770.00K |
| 1998 | 16.83% | 8.81% | 1.42x | 1.35x | $690.00K |
| 1999 | 13.00% | 7.78% | 1.36x | 1.23x | $300.00K |
| 2000 | 12.03% | 6.40% | 1.37x | 1.38x | $181.79K |
| 2001 | 11.83% | 6.20% | 1.41x | 1.35x | $168.68K |
| 2002 | 15.14% | 7.45% | 1.45x | 1.40x | $519.74K |
| 2003 | 17.39% | 8.19% | 1.42x | 1.50x | $866.42K |
| 2004 | 16.69% | 7.82% | 1.59x | 1.34x | $951.66K |
| 2005 | 19.83% | 7.60% | 1.76x | 1.48x | $1.19 Million |
| 2006 | 17.98% | 7.54% | 1.71x | 1.40x | $1.06 Million |
| 2007 | 15.37% | 7.67% | 1.59x | 1.26x | $840.97K |
| 2008 | 13.84% | 7.62% | 1.52x | 1.19x | $644.69K |
| 2009 | 12.03% | 6.51% | 1.47x | 1.25x | $323.07K |
| 2010 | 12.41% | 6.67% | 1.48x | 1.26x | $371.39K |
| 2011 | 7.97% | 4.29% | 1.46x | 1.28x | $-297.65K |
| 2012 | 9.99% | 5.41% | 1.46x | 1.27x | $-860.00 |
| 2013 | 5.97% | 3.15% | 1.42x | 1.33x | $-542.28K |
| 2014 | 2.84% | 1.37% | 1.56x | 1.33x | $-900.64K |
| 2015 | 6.97% | 2.64% | 1.81x | 1.46x | $-373.63K |
| 2016 | 16.02% | 3.33% | 1.28x | 3.76x | $796.35K |
| 2017 | 18.80% | 2.68% | 1.61x | 4.36x | $1.34 Million |
| 2018 | 25.56% | 4.66% | 1.82x | 3.02x | $3.17 Million |
| 2019 | 25.75% | 5.62% | 1.72x | 2.67x | $4.09 Million |
| 2020 | 19.21% | 5.00% | 1.75x | 2.20x | $2.71 Million |
| 2021 | 31.36% | 6.17% | 2.30x | 2.21x | $8.60 Million |
| 2022 | 17.76% | 5.84% | 1.29x | 2.35x | $3.63 Million |
| 2023 | -5.54% | -2.85% | 0.88x | 2.21x | $-7.03 Million |
| 2024 | 1.20% | 1.07% | 0.57x | 1.98x | $-4.00 Million |
| 2025 | -12.98% | -15.40% | 0.44x | 1.93x | $-9.32 Million |
| 2026 | 7.80% | 15.29% | 0.38x | 1.33x | $-943.25K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Educational Development Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $579,161,427
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) | $41.39 Million | -180.00% | 0.28x | $11.17 Million |
| Dallasnews Corp (DALN) | $70.59 Million | -7.70% | 1.02x | $78.24 Million |
| Gannett Co Inc (GCI) | $295.37 Million | -26.41% | 7.10x | $298.63 Million |
| Lee Enterprises Incorporated (LEE) | $319.40 Million | 20.10% | 1.04x | $164.28 Million |
| New York Times Company (NYT) | $1.48 Billion | 20.40% | 1.56x | $10.45 Billion |
| Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) | $288.60 Million | 11.05% | 1.33x | $862.71 Million |
| TNL Mediagene Ordinary Shares (TNMG) | $-24.14 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.56 Million |
| John Wiley & Sons (WLY) | $1.18 Billion | 13.58% | 1.60x | $2.10 Billion |
| John Wiley & Sons B (WLYB) | $1.02 Billion | 20.91% | 1.49x | $420.45 Million |
About Educational Development Corporation
Educational Development Corporation distributes children's books, educational toys and games, and related products in the United States. It operates through two segments, PaperPie and Publishing. The company sells various books, including touchy-feely board books, activity books and flashcards, adventure and search books, art books, sticker books, and foreign language books; learning manipulative… Read more