TAL Education Group
TALConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeTAL Education Group provides K-12 after-school tutoring services in the People's Republic of China. The $5.91B market capitalization puts TAL squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It provides learning services primarily through small classes services; personalized premium services and online course offerings; and learning content solutions, such as print books, smart books, mobile apps, and AI-driven learning devices.
Market Cap
$5.91B
Beta
0.09
P/E (TTM)
10.55
P/E (Fwd)
9.34
EPS (TTM)
$0.92
EPS (Fwd)
$1.04
ROE
14.1%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$3.24B
Total Debt
$387.5M
Free CF
$425.3M
52W Change
-4.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
TAL Education Group holds $3.24B in cash against $387.5M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company generates $425.3M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 14.1% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $4.39B to $2.25B.
The relatively low beta of 0.09 suggests TAL is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing TAL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.