Franklin Covey Company (FC)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
FC
Franklin Covey Company
$17.96
+0.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $230.62M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.81
+2.70%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 1115% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $262.75M). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 0.8%. FC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
FC
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
TAL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.6%
Fair Value
$18.09
Current Price
$17.96
$0.13 premium
Margin of Safety
+89.7%
Fair Value
$114.94
Current Price
$11.81
$103.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FC
PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS 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 : FC
The primary concerns for FC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 130.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FC profiles as a value stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — 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 (78/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% 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.
Franklin Covey Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Franklin Covey Co. provides training and consulting services in the areas of execution, sales performance, productivity, customer loyalty, leadership, and educational improvement for organizations and individuals globally. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
TAL Education Group
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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