TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) FCF Margin %: -26.79% (As of Feb. 2026)


MEX:TAL N TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N
64 GF Score
Price MXN155.00
GF Value MXN337.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is TAL Education Group FCF Margin %?

TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N 64 FCF Margin % is -26.79% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TAL N with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN337.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 74.51% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. TAL Education Group's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN-3,702 Mil. TAL Education Group's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN13,818 Mil. Therefore, TAL Education Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -26.79%.

As of today, TAL Education Group's current FCF Yield % is 12.26%.

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

MEX:TAL N' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27   Med: 14.23   Max: 32.47
Current: 21.12


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of TAL Education Group was 32.47%. The lowest was -27.00%. And the median was 14.23%.

MEX:TAL N's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
74.51% of 255 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs MEX:TAL N: 21.12


TAL Education Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


TAL Education Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

TAL Education Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -27.00 -10.10 12.40 12.69 16.88

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
FCF Margin % 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 -37.09 60.48 -6.74 68.39 -26.79

MEX:TAL N vs GHC, LAUR, EDU: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAL Education Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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TAL Education Group FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Feb. 2026 )
=8746.239/51815.502
=16.88 %

TAL Education Group's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-3701.848/13817.7
=-26.79 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -26.79% mean?
TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) has a FCF Margin % of -26.79% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #65 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is TAL Education Group's FCF Margin % too high?
TAL Education Group's current FCF Margin % is -26.79%. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #65 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TAL Education Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAL Education Group's FCF Margin % compare to GHC and LAUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #65 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts TAL Education Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current FCF Margin % is -26.79%. 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 MXN337.47, compared to a current price of MXN155.00 — trading 54.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -26.79%. TAL Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N), the current FCF Margin % is -26.79% 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 54.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN337.47. GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TAL N:

  • FCF Margin %: -26.79%
  • GF Value™: MXN337.47 vs. price of MXN155.00 (54.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

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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