Golden Sun Education Group Ltd (GSUN)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
GSUN
Golden Sun Education Group Ltd
$0.17
-0.52%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.93M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.06
-1.47%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 7788% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $40.47M). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs -9.8%. GSUN trades at a lower P/E of 0.4x. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
GSUN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
TAL
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GSUN.
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$113.21
Current Price
$10.06
$103.15 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.1% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 31.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1360.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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 P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.1% 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 28.4% and operating margin at 18.1%. Revenue growth of 31.9% 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 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.9% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (478M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (80/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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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