Lincoln Educational Services (LINC)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LINC
Lincoln Educational Services
$22.13
+1.89%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $687.72M
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.14
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 459% more annual revenue ($3.19B vs $570.78M). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 4.0%. LINC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
LINC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TAL
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LINC.
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$113.21
Current Price
$10.14
$103.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 22.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LINC
The strongest argument for LINC centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 22.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue 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 : LINC
The primary concerns for LINC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LINC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — 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.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (80/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Lincoln Educational Services
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation offers various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company is headquartered in West Orange, New Jersey.
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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