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TAL Education GroupTAL +0.43%74 EV-to-OCF is 5.45 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 12.20. GuruFocus rates TAL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 54.55% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, TAL Education Group's Enterprise Value is $3,992 Mil.
TAL Education Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $732 Mil. Therefore, TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TAL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.08 Med: 12.2 Max: 291.67
Current: 5.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of TAL Education Group was 291.67. The lowest was -25.08. And the median was 12.20.
TAL's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 54.55% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs TAL: 5.45
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
TAL Education Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
TAL Education Group's share price for today is $11.65.
TAL Education Group's 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 $1.613.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
TAL Education Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
TAL Education Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
TAL Education Group's current Enterprise Value is $3,992 Mil.
TAL Education Group's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $732 Mil.
* 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 (TAL) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.45 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is 55% below median its historical median of 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #120 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is TAL Education Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
TAL Education Group's current EV-to-OCF of 5.45 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 12.20. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. TAL Education Group's value of 5.45 is 15.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #120 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-OCF compare to LAUR and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #120 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts TAL Education Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. TAL Education Group's value of 5.45 is 15.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.20 vs. the industry median of 6.43, TAL Education Group has consistently been below 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 EV-to-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.43, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TAL Education Group's current EV-to-OCF of 5.45 is 15.2% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current EV-to-OCF is 5.45, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 12.20. 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 EV-to-OCF is 5.45, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 12.20 and 15.2% below the Education industry median of 6.43. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (TAL), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.45 as of Aug. 15, 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:
EV-to-OCF: 5.45 (55% below median its 10-year median of 12.20)
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $11.65 (39.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% below the Education median (#120 of 264)
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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