Golden Sun Education Group Ltd (GSUN)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
GSUN
Golden Sun Education Group Ltd
$0.39
-12.96%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.13M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$9.56
-1.65%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 8381% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $35.48M). TAL leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs -14.3%. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
GSUN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GSUN.
Margin of Safety
+87.9%
Fair Value
$98.36
Current Price
$9.56
$88.80 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 304.6% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 536.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -128.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 73.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GSUN
The strongest argument for GSUN centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 304.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue 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 : GSUN
The primary concerns for GSUN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GSUN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GSUN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.84 — expect wider price swings.
GSUN is growing revenue faster at 304.6% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. 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.
Golden Sun Education Group Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Golden Sun Education Group Limited, provides education and management services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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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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