Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$150.88
+3.81%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.79B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.99
-0.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.04B
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 0.96. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
LOPE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-49.9%
Fair Value
$106.92
Current Price
$150.88
$43.96 premium
Margin of Safety
+89.8%
Fair Value
$116.27
Current Price
$11.99
$104.28 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 31.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1360.0% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS 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, Free Cash Flow.
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 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.9% — sustainability is the question.
LOPE generates stronger free cash flow (80M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% 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.
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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