Coursera Inc (COUR)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
COUR
Coursera Inc
$5.81
-4.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.69B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$12.09
+0.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 261% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $885.40M). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs -15.4%. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
COUR
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
TAL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+40.5%
Fair Value
$9.65
Current Price
$5.81
$3.84 discount
Margin of Safety
+89.8%
Fair Value
$116.27
Current Price
$12.09
$104.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 59.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 31.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1360.0% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -10.1% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COUR
The strongest argument for COUR centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 59.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.4% and operating margin at 18.1%. Revenue growth of 31.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COUR
The primary concerns for COUR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COUR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.23 — expect wider price swings.
COUR is growing revenue faster at 59.6% — sustainability is the question.
COUR generates stronger free cash flow (14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% revenue growth. COUR offers better value entry with a 40.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coursera Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects students, educators, and institutions. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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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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