Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)vsTAL Education Group (TAL)
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$152.57
+1.22%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.91B
TAL
TAL Education Group
$9.56
-1.65%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TAL Education Group generates 167% more annual revenue ($3.01B vs $1.13B). LOPE leads profitability with a 19.5% profit margin vs 17.6%. LOPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. LOPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
LOPE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
TAL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.2%
Fair Value
$103.25
Current Price
$152.57
$49.32 premium
Margin of Safety
+87.9%
Fair Value
$98.36
Current Price
$9.56
$88.80 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 31.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 536.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOPE
The strongest argument for LOPE centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.5% and operating margin at 30.9%. PEG of 0.97 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TAL
The strongest argument for TAL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 9.0%. Revenue growth of 31.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOPE
No major red flags identified for LOPE, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOPE profiles as a mature stock while TAL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOPE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — 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
LOPE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 19.5% margins. TAL offers better value entry with a 87.9% 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.
Grand Canyon Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides educational services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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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