TAL Education Group (TAL)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
TAL
TAL Education Group
$10.06
-1.47%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.58B
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$119.32
-0.46%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $945.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 22951% more annual revenue ($735.84B vs $3.19B). TAL leads profitability with a 28.4% profit margin vs 3.0%. TAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.37. TAL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
TAL
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.5%
Fair Value
$113.21
Current Price
$10.06
$103.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WMT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 7.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.6x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TAL
The primary concerns for TAL are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 43.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TAL profiles as a growth stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
TAL is growing revenue faster at 31.9% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (7.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TAL scores higher overall (80/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 28.4% margins and 31.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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