TAL
TAL Education Group
NYSE: TAL · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
$11.70
-2.01% today
Updated 2026-09-17
Market cap
$6.88B
P/E ratio
7.75
P/S ratio
2.16x
EPS (TTM)
$1.60
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$9 – $13
Volume
5.1M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Buy
Investment rating
10.0
Growth
A+7.5
Quality
B+7.5
Profitability
B+7.3
Valuation
B+5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.3
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$16.12
+37.78%
12-Month target
$11.64
-0.51%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$114.94
Margin of safety
+89.66%
5 Strong Buy11 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 28.40% — above average
+ Free cash flow $478.24M — positive
+ Revenue growth 31.90% QoQ
+ 89.66% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.10x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.02B | $1.49B | $2.25B | $3.02B | $3.19B |
| Net income | $-135.12M | $-3.57M | $84.59M | $532.73M | $408.01M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.60 |
| Free cash flow | $-102.97M | $184.88M | $285.66M | $510.17M | $478.24M |
| Profit margin | -13.30% | -0.24% | 3.76% | 17.64% | 28.40% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
TAL Education Group trades at $11.70. representing a P/E of 7.75x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 78/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.33, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $3.19B. with profit margins at 28.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $114.94.
Frequently asked questions
What is TAL Education Group's stock price?
TAL Education Group (TAL) trades at $11.70, on a P/E of 7.8x and a P/S of 2.2x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is TAL Education Group overvalued?
TAL Education Group carries a Smart Value Score of 78/100 (Grade B+), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $114.94 versus the $11.70 price, a 89.7% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of TAL Education Group (TAL)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $16.12, about 37.8% above the current $11.70. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of TAL Education Group (TAL)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $114.94, a +89.7% margin of safety versus today's $11.70. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is TAL Education Group's revenue?
TAL Education Group's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.19B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
TAL Education Group's Altman Z-Score is 2.33, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
CountryChina
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.16x
ROE14.11%
Beta0.14
50D MA$11.14
200D MA$11.00
Shares out0.41B
Float0.36B
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Avg volume5.1M
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