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TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:TAL - US8740801043 - ADR

11.74 USD
-0.28 (-2.33%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:20:24 PM
11.95 USD
+0.21 (+1.79%)
Pre-Market: 11/10/2025, 4:01:18 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

TAL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While TAL has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. TAL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TAL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TAL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years TAL reported 4 times negative net income.
TAL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
TAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTAL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

TAL's Return On Assets of 3.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TAL outperforms 62.82% of its industry peers.
TAL has a Return On Equity of 4.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: TAL outperforms 60.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TAL (1.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.14%
ROE 4.98%
ROIC 1.62%
ROA(3y)-0.47%
ROA(5y)-4.94%
ROE(3y)-0.46%
ROE(5y)-6.36%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
TAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTAL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.45%, TAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
TAL has a Operating Margin of 2.90%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TAL outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.42%, TAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TAL has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.9%
PM (TTM) 6.45%
GM 54.42%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
TAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTAL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TAL is destroying value.
TAL has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
TAL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for TAL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
TAL Yearly Shares OutstandingTAL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
TAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTAL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that TAL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.05, TAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for TAL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC7.54%
TAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTAL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.28 indicates that TAL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.28, TAL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.20 indicates that TAL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.20, TAL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 2.2
TAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTAL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TAL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.00%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, TAL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 44.45%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.22%
Sales Q2Q%39.07%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TAL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 59.59% on average per year.
TAL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y83.36%
EPS Next 2Y59.85%
EPS Next 3Y48.44%
EPS Next 5Y59.59%
Revenue Next Year32.62%
Revenue Next 2Y28.19%
Revenue Next 3Y25.35%
Revenue Next 5Y18%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
TAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTAL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
TAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTAL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TAL.
TAL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TAL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.06), we can say TAL is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of TAL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TAL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TAL is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.89
Fwd PE 19.14
TAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTAL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TAL is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TAL is valued cheaper than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.09
EV/EBITDA 17.1
TAL Per share dataTAL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
TAL's earnings are expected to grow with 48.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.85%
EPS Next 3Y48.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for TAL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR

NYSE:TAL (11/7/2025, 8:20:24 PM)

Premarket: 11.95 +0.21 (+1.79%)

11.74

-0.28 (-2.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-21 2026-01-21/bmo
Inst Owners60.29%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap7.09B
Revenue(TTM)2.65B
Net Income(TTM)171.12M
Analysts81.54
Price Target13.26 (12.95%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio6.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-38.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)60.76%
Min EPS beat(2)46.81%
Max EPS beat(2)74.71%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)20.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-89.33%
Max EPS beat(4)74.71%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)106.72%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-102.88%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.81%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.74%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.01%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.5%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.79%
PT rev (1m)0.3%
PT rev (3m)-0.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.89
Fwd PE 19.14
P/S 2.67
P/FCF 10.09
P/OCF 16.07
P/B 2.06
P/tB 2.12
EV/EBITDA 17.1
EPS(TTM)0.38
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY9.91%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY6.22%
SpS4.39
BVpS5.69
TBVpS5.53
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.14%
ROE 4.98%
ROCE 2.05%
ROIC 1.62%
ROICexc 11.81%
ROICexgc 14.45%
OM 2.9%
PM (TTM) 6.45%
GM 54.42%
FCFM 26.51%
ROA(3y)-0.47%
ROA(5y)-4.94%
ROE(3y)-0.46%
ROE(5y)-6.36%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.3%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 352.88%
Profit Quality 411.05%
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 2.2
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score7
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)339.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)260.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.01%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y83.36%
EPS Next 2Y59.85%
EPS Next 3Y48.44%
EPS Next 5Y59.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)44.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-19.98%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.22%
Sales Q2Q%39.07%
Revenue Next Year32.62%
Revenue Next 2Y28.19%
Revenue Next 3Y25.35%
Revenue Next 5Y18%
EBIT growth 1Y694.38%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year350.14%
EBIT Next 3Y110.01%
EBIT Next 5Y62.39%
FCF growth 1Y54.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-15.63%
OCF growth 1Y29.97%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-14.2%

TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR / TAL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TAL.


What is the valuation status for TAL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) stock?

TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) is 30.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.06.


How sustainable is the dividend of TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) stock?

The dividend rating of TAL EDUCATION GROUP- ADR (TAL) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -38.57%.