Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$33.82
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.15B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$9.56
-1.65%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 73% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $1.74B). TAL leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 16.1%. LAUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LAUR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LAUR.
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
Earnings expanding 88.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
15.4% revenue growth
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
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of -10.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAUR
The strongest argument for LAUR centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at -10.1%. Revenue growth of 15.4% 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 : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Laureate Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Laureate Education, Inc. offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and institutions of higher education. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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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