New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsUnilever PLC ADR (UL)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$45.74
-1.15%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.78B
UL
Unilever PLC ADR
$56.72
+3.03%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $127.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Unilever PLC ADR generates 840% more annual revenue ($50.50B vs $5.37B). UL leads profitability with a 18.8% profit margin vs 7.8%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EDU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
UL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.9%
Fair Value
$339.19
Current Price
$45.74
$293.45 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for UL.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Generating 5.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 3.2%
Earnings declined 3.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UL
The strongest argument for UL centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.8% and operating margin at 20.1%.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : UL
The primary concerns for UL are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.91 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU profiles as a growth stock while UL is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
UL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
UL generates stronger free cash flow (5.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (69/100 vs 46/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Unilever PLC ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Unilever PLC is a fast moving consumer goods company in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, America and Europe. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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