Afya Ltd (AFYA)vsNew Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)
AFYA
Afya Ltd
$15.16
-2.13%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.33B
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$56.49
+2.17%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $9.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 39% more annual revenue ($5.14B vs $3.70B). AFYA leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs 7.4%. AFYA trades at a lower P/E of 9.3x. AFYA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
AFYA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
EDU
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.5%
Fair Value
$49.17
Current Price
$15.16
$34.01 discount
Margin of Safety
+45.5%
Fair Value
$112.32
Current Price
$56.49
$55.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 30.4%
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AFYA
The strongest argument for AFYA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3% and operating margin at 30.4%.
Bull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AFYA
The primary concerns for AFYA are Market Cap.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AFYA profiles as a mature stock while EDU is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AFYA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 14.7% — sustainability is the question.
EDU generates stronger free cash flow (516M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AFYA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 62/100), backed by strong 20.3% margins. EDU offers better value entry with a 45.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Afya Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Afya Limited, is a medical education group in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Nova Lima, Brazil.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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