Afya Ltd (AFYA)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
AFYA
Afya Ltd
$10.17
-0.68%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.29B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.14
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Afya Ltd generates 20% more annual revenue ($3.83B vs $3.19B). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 20.4%. TAL trades at a lower P/E of 6.4x. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
AFYA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TAL
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.5%
Fair Value
$58.62
Current Price
$10.17
$48.45 discount
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$113.21
Current Price
$10.14
$103.07 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 30.6%
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 31.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1360.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 20.4% and operating margin at 30.6%.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue 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 : AFYA
The primary concerns for AFYA are Market Cap.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AFYA profiles as a mature stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AFYA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.37 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.9% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (478M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (80/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% revenue growth. AFYA offers better value entry with a 73.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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
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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