McGraw Hill, Inc. (MH)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
MH
McGraw Hill, Inc.
$13.61
-0.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.61B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.30
+2.26%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 33% more annual revenue ($2.82B vs $2.11B). TAL leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs -3.4%. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
MH
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MH.
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
No standout strengths identified
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
4.2% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
ROE of -11.8% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MH
MH has a balanced fundamental profile.
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 : MH
The primary concerns for MH are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MH profiles as a turnaround stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 27.0% — 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 34/100) and 27.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
McGraw Hill, Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
McGraw Hill, Inc., doing business as McGraw Hill, provides information solutions for K-12, higher education, and professional markets in the United States and internationally.
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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