Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,134.42
+1.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.91B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.89
-2.51%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 66% more annual revenue ($4.98B vs $3.01B). TAL leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 6.0%. GHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.04. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
GHC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TAL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$1171.08
Current Price
$1134.42
$36.66 discount
Margin of Safety
+88.2%
Fair Value
$101.06
Current Price
$10.89
$90.17 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 536.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 9.0%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a value stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.5% — sustainability is the question.
TAL generates stronger free cash flow (816M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 31.5% 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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