Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$148.73
-0.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.01B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$9.98
-1.19%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 180% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $1.14B). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 19.6%. LOPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
LOPE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAL
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-49.1%
Fair Value
$107.53
Current Price
$148.73
$41.20 premium
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$113.21
Current Price
$9.98
$103.23 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
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
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOPE
The strongest argument for LOPE centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 22.0%. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : LOPE
No major red flags identified for LOPE, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOPE profiles as a mature stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOPE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — 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 69/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Grand Canyon Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides educational services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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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