The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 70.9M (2022) → 192.9M (2026)
Established in 2003 and headquartered in Beijing, People's Republic of China, TAL Education Group specializes in providing extracurricular academic support for K-12 students. The company's comprehensive tutoring programs cater to students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, encompassing a wide array of subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, history, geography, political science, English, and Chinese. Instruction is predominantly delivered through small-group classes operating under various brand names, including Xueersi, Xueersi Online School, First Leap, Tipaipai, Xiaohou AI, Xiaohoucode, Aiqidao, Mamabang, Kaoyanbang, and Shunshunliuxue. For those desiring tailored learning experiences, premium personalized services are offered via the Izhikang brand. Beyond its core educational offerings, TAL Education Group also manages jzb.com, a dedicated online learning platform. Its diversified business activities further extend to investment management and consulting, the development and sale of software and networking solutions along with related consulting services, and the distribution of educational resources and products.
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+32.4% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Strong revenue growth
>+1,000% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
EPS growth accelerating
$0/ year
0.0% of revenue
Below sector average (2%)
Research and development spending
~2 years
$4.0B cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
$4.0B cash & investments at current burn rate
TAL Education is growing revenue at 32% year-over-year. The Winston Score penalises unprofitable companies, but revenue at this pace tells a different story — this is a company still in "build mode."
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ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.
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Earnings growing 25%+ a year. The compounder zone.
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FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E under 10. The price tag is small relative to last year's profit.
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