TAL Education GroupTAL -0.10%68 EV-to-FCF is 4.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 12.41. GuruFocus rates TAL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 196 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 73.47% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, TAL Education Group's Enterprise Value is $2,866 Mil.
TAL Education Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $601 Mil. Therefore, TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TAL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.08 Med: 12.41 Max: 291.67
Current: 4.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of TAL Education Group was 291.67. The lowest was -25.08. And the median was 12.41.
TAL's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 73.47% of 196
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.49
vs TAL: 4.77
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $10.31.
TAL Education Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.933.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
TAL Education Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
TAL Education Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
TAL Education Group's current Enterprise Value is $2,866 Mil.
TAL Education Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $601 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-FCF of 4.77 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #52 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
TAL Education Group's current EV-to-FCF of 4.77 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 12.41. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.49. TAL Education Group's value of 4.77 is 49.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #52 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TAL Education Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAL Education Group's EV-to-FCF compare to LAUR and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #52 out of 196 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts TAL Education Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.49. TAL Education Group's value of 4.77 is 49.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.41 vs. the industry median of 9.49, 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.49, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TAL Education Group's current EV-to-FCF of 4.77 is 49.7% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current EV-to-FCF is 4.77, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 12.41. 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 $20.83, compared to a current price of $10.31 — trading 50.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.77, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 12.41 and 49.7% below the Education industry median of 9.49. TAL Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (TAL), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.77 as of Jul. 11, 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 $10.31 is trading 50.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.83.
GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TAL:
EV-to-FCF: 4.77 (62% below median its 10-year median of 12.41)
GF Value™: $20.83 vs. price of $10.31 (50.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.7% below the Education median (#52 of 196)
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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