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TAL Education Group's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $0.74.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.63.
During the past 13 years, TAL Education Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 70.60% per year. The lowest was -48.60% per year. And the median was 25.10% per year.
TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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TAL Education Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
TAL Education Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
TAL vs LAUR, CVSA, LOPE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAL Education Group's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAL Education Group's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's PE Ratio falls into.
TAL Education Group Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
TAL Education Group's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.61
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.61 mean?
TAL Education Group (TAL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.61 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Education industry.
Is TAL Education Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
TAL Education Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.61. The Education industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55. TAL Education Group's value of $1.61 is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TAL Education Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAL Education Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LAUR and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #999999 out of 180 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places TAL Education Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55. TAL Education Group's value of $1.61 is 78.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Education company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Education companies is 7.55, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TAL Education Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $1.61 is 78.7% below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.61. 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 (TAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $11.65 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.61 and 78.7% below the Education industry median of 7.55. TAL Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (TAL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $1.61 as of May. 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 (TAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAL Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.65 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40.
GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TAL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $1.61
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $11.65 (39.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.7% below the Education median (#999999 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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