Franklin Covey Company (FC)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
FC
Franklin Covey Company
$15.13
+6.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $146.16M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.30
+2.26%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 975% more annual revenue ($2.82B vs $262.03M). TAL leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs -0.5%. TAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
FC
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for FC.
Margin of Safety
+47.1%
Fair Value
$22.46
Current Price
$11.30
$11.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.7%
ROE of -2.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 7.3%
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FC
The strongest argument for FC centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FC
The primary concerns for FC are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FC profiles as a turnaround stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 27.0% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 41/100) and 27.0% 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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