TAL Education Group (TAL)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.89
+4.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.68B
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$114.22
-2.73%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $870.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 24005% more annual revenue ($725.30B vs $3.01B). TAL leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 3.1%. WMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.20. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
WMT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.2%
Fair Value
$110.03
Current Price
$10.89
$99.14 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WMT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 536.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.6x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 9.0%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TAL profiles as a growth stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (-429M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 31.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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