Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (CCEP)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
CCEP
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
$111.10
-0.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $49.21B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.89
+4.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC generates 595% more annual revenue ($20.90B vs $3.01B). TAL leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 9.3%. CCEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.18. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
CCEP
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CCEP.
Margin of Safety
+89.2%
Fair Value
$110.03
Current Price
$10.89
$99.14 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Earnings expanding 68.3% YoY
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 536.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCEP
The strongest argument for CCEP centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 9.0%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CCEP
The primary concerns for CCEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCEP profiles as a value stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CCEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
CCEP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC produces, distributes and sells a variety of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.
Visit Website →TAL Education Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
TAL Education Group offers K-12 afterschool tutoring services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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