Target Corporation (TGT)vs17 Education Technology Group Inc (YQ)
TGT
Target Corporation
$155.83
+0.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $70.79B
YQ
17 Education Technology Group Inc
$3.76
-11.63%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $28.28M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 58496% more annual revenue ($107.70B vs $183.81M). TGT leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -77.7%. TGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
TGT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
YQ
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$120.98
Current Price
$155.83
$34.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+55.0%
Fair Value
$7.67
Current Price
$3.76
$3.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 100.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 359.0% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -45.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : YQ
The strongest argument for YQ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 359.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : YQ
The primary concerns for YQ are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TGT profiles as a value stock while YQ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
YQ carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
YQ is growing revenue faster at 359.0% — sustainability is the question.
TGT generates stronger free cash flow (2.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TGT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 41/100). YQ offers better value entry with a 55.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
17 Education Technology Group Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
17 Education & Technology Group Inc., an educational technology company, provides K-12 online education services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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