Coursera Inc (COUR)vsNew Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)
COUR
Coursera Inc
$5.87
+3.16%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $993.87M
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 579% more annual revenue ($5.14B vs $757.50M). EDU leads profitability with a 7.4% profit margin vs -6.7%. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
COUR
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
EDU
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COUR.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COUR
The strongest argument for COUR centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
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 : COUR
The primary concerns for COUR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COUR profiles as a turnaround stock while EDU is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — 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
EDU scores higher overall (62/100 vs 37/100) and 14.7% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Coursera Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects students, educators, and institutions. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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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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