Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,036.87
-2.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.70B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.43
+0.35%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 74% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $2.82B). TAL leads profitability with a 9.9% profit margin vs 6.0%. TAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-145.2%
Fair Value
$452.27
Current Price
$1036.87
$584.60 premium
Margin of Safety
+47.1%
Fair Value
$22.46
Current Price
$11.43
$11.03 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 536.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 80.1%
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while TAL is a growth 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.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 51/100) and 27.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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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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