New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsLegacy Education Inc. (LGCY)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$45.74
-1.15%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.78B
LGCY
Legacy Education Inc.
$11.06
-1.07%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $139.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 6799% more annual revenue ($5.37B vs $77.91M). LGCY leads profitability with a 10.9% profit margin vs 7.8%. EDU trades at a lower P/E of 17.3x. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EDU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LGCY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.9%
Fair Value
$339.19
Current Price
$45.74
$293.45 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LGCY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.0% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LGCY
The strongest argument for LGCY centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LGCY
The primary concerns for LGCY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a growth stock while LGCY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
LGCY generates stronger free cash flow (515,769), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (69/100 vs 53/100) and 19.8% 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Legacy Education Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Legacy Reserves Inc., an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
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