New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsLegacy Education Inc. (LGCY)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$50.72
-12.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $8.99B
LGCY
Legacy Education Inc.
$10.22
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $131.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 6972% more annual revenue ($5.66B vs $80.06M). LGCY leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 8.4%. LGCY trades at a lower P/E of 15.8x. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
EDU
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LGCY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+82.7%
Fair Value
$354.81
Current Price
$50.72
$304.09 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LGCY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 721.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LGCY
The strongest argument for LGCY centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDU
No major red flags identified for EDU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : LGCY
The primary concerns for LGCY are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a growth stock while LGCY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LGCY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDU generates stronger free cash flow (420M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100) and 23.0% 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.
Legacy Education Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Legacy Reserves Inc., an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
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