Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)

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Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) is up 15.2% since the beginning of the year. At $2 per share, EDUC is trading 17.4% below its 52-week high of $2. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EDUC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $116.

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) has returned 15.15% so far this year and 12.59% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EDUC has returned -10.89% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 4, 1993, EDUC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +65.0%, while the worst month was May 2023 at -42.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, EDUC closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 21, 2000 with a return of +44.2%, while the worst single day was May 29, 2018 at -22.9%.

Educational Development Corporation has an annualized alpha of 23.39%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 04, 1993.

• This stock participated in 50.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.93% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

EDUC ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Educational Development Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Educational Development Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Educational Development Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Educational Development Corporation was 95.59%, occurring on Nov 17, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Educational Development Corporation drawdown is 91.72%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Educational Development Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Educational Development Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.