New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$54.98
-3.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $9.05B
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,036.87
-2.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 5% more annual revenue ($5.14B vs $4.91B). EDU leads profitability with a 7.4% profit margin vs 6.0%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.91. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
EDU
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.5%
Fair Value
$112.32
Current Price
$54.98
$57.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-145.2%
Fair Value
$452.27
Current Price
$1036.87
$584.60 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 45.9% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
7.4% margin — thin
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 80.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a value stock while GHC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDU generates stronger free cash flow (516M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (62/100 vs 51/100) and 14.7% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
New Oriental Education & Technology
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.
Graham Holdings Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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