ATA Creativity Global (AACG)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
AACG
ATA Creativity Global
$1.01
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $32.73M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.30
+2.26%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 906% more annual revenue ($2.82B vs $279.90M). TAL leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs -3.0%. TAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
AACG
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AACG.
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
Earnings expanding 58.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
0.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -13.6% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AACG
The strongest argument for AACG centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : AACG
The primary concerns for AACG are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AACG profiles as a turnaround stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AACG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 27.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 43/100) and 27.0% 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.
ATA Creativity Global
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
ATA Creativity Global, provides educational services to individual students through its network of training centers in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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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