Legacy Education Inc. (LGCY)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LGCY
Legacy Education Inc.
$13.20
+1.85%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $163.47M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.30
+2.26%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 3650% more annual revenue ($2.82B vs $75.11M). LGCY leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs 9.9%. LGCY trades at a lower P/E of 21.6x. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
LGCY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.6%
Fair Value
$28.08
Current Price
$13.20
$14.88 discount
Margin of Safety
+47.1%
Fair Value
$22.46
Current Price
$11.30
$11.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 40.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LGCY
The strongest argument for LGCY centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 40.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LGCY
The primary concerns for LGCY are Market Cap.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LGCY is growing revenue faster at 40.7% — 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 58/100) and 27.0% revenue growth. LGCY offers better value entry with a 62.6% margin of safety. 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.
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.
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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