Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$37.63
-1.77%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.28B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$11.99
-0.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 74% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $1.83B). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 17.6%. LAUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
LAUR
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
TAL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LAUR.
Margin of Safety
+89.8%
Fair Value
$116.27
Current Price
$11.99
$104.28 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
17.5% revenue growth
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 31.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 1360.0% YoY
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAUR
The strongest argument for LAUR centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 36.3%. Revenue growth of 17.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.9% — sustainability is the question.
LAUR generates stronger free cash flow (54M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (77/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 17.5% revenue growth. TAL offers better value entry with a 89.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Laureate Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Laureate Education, Inc. offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and institutions of higher education. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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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