TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) Days Inventory: 35.15 (As of Feb. 2026) — 553% Above Median


MEX:TAL N TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N
65 GF Score
Price MXN155.00
GF Value MXN377.92
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is TAL Education Group Days Inventory?

TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N 65 Days Inventory is 35.15 as of Feb. 2026, which is 553% above its 10-year median of 5.38. GuruFocus rates MEX:TAL N with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN377.92 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks worse than 76.92% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). TAL Education Group's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN2,489 Mil. TAL Education Group's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN6,460 Mil. Hence, TAL Education Group's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 35.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for TAL Education Group's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:TAL N' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2   Med: 5.38   Max: 35.6
Current: 35.6

During the past 13 years, TAL Education Group's highest Days Inventory was 35.60. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 5.38.

MEX:TAL N's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
76.92% of 156 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs MEX:TAL N: 35.60

TAL Education Group's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (31.52) to Feb. 2026 (35.15). It might indicate that TAL Education Group's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. TAL Education Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 2.60.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. TAL Education Group's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.18.


TAL Education Group  (MEX:TAL N) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

TAL Education Group's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

TAL Education Group's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


TAL Education Group Days Inventory Related Terms


TAL Education Group Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

TAL Education Group Days Inventory Chart

TAL Education Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Days Inventory
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TAL Education Group Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.52 43.55 33.77 36.93 35.15

MEX:TAL N vs LAUR, GHC, CVSA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAL Education Group's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


TAL Education Group Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAL Education Group's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's Days Inventory falls into.


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TAL Education Group Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

TAL Education Group's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2152.622 + 2468.174) / 2 ) / 23134.805*365
=2310.398 / 23134.805*365
=36.45

TAL Education Group's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2508.991 + 2468.174) / 2 ) / 6460.483*365 / 4
=2488.5825 / 6460.483*365 / 4
=35.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 35.15 mean?
TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) has a Days Inventory of 35.15 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. This is 553% above median its historical median of 5.38. Over the past decade, TAL Education Group's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.20 to 35.60. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #120 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is TAL Education Group's Days Inventory too high?
TAL Education Group's current Days Inventory of 35.15 is 553% above median its 10-year median of 5.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 35.60. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. TAL Education Group's value of 35.15 is 320% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #120 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TAL Education Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAL Education Group's Days Inventory compare to LAUR and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #120 out of 156 companies for Days Inventory. This places TAL Education Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. TAL Education Group's value of 35.15 is 320% above this benchmark. Historically, TAL Education Group's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.20 to 35.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.38 vs. the industry median of 8.37, TAL Education Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 8.37, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TAL Education Group's current Days Inventory of 35.15 is 320% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current Days Inventory is 35.15, which is 553% above median its own 10-year median of 5.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAL Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN377.92, compared to a current price of MXN155.00 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 35.15, which is 553% above median its 10-year median of 5.38 and 320% above the Education industry median of 8.37. TAL Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N), the current Days Inventory is 35.15 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAL Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN155.00 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN377.92. GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TAL N:

  • Days Inventory: 35.15 (553% above median its 10-year median of 5.38)
  • GF Value™: MXN377.92 vs. price of MXN155.00 (59% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320% above the Education median (#120 of 156)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TAL N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


TAL Education Group Business Description

Address Qixin Middle Street, TAL Building No.1, Courtyard No. 9, Changping District, Beijing, CHN, 102200
TAL Education Group is a leading learning solutions provider in China. It operates a few business lines including enrichment learning, high school academic tutoring, learning technology, and content solutions. Among those business lines, TAL focuses on enrichment learning and content solutions.
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