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TAL Education GroupMEX:TAL N +15.84%69 FCF Margin % is 63.06% as of May. 2026, which is 343% above its 10-year median of 14.23. GuruFocus rates MEX:TAL N with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN356.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 75.69% on this metric.
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.
MEX:TAL N vs LAUR, CVSA, LOPE: 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.
* 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 (MEX:TAL N) has a FCF Margin % of 63.06% as of May. 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. This is 343% above median its historical median of 14.23. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #62 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is TAL Education Group's FCF Margin % too high?
TAL Education Group's current FCF Margin % of 63.06% is 343% above median its 10-year median of 14.23. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. TAL Education Group's value of 63.06% is 592.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #62 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TAL Education Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 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 LAUR and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #62 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places TAL Education Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. TAL Education Group's value of 63.06% is 592.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.23 vs. the industry median of 9.11, 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 FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.11, 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. TAL Education Group's current FCF Margin % of 63.06% is 592.2% 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 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 9.11 — 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 63.06%, which is 343% above median its own 10-year median of 14.23. 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 MXN356.53, compared to a current price of MXN208.51 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 63.06%, which is 343% above median its 10-year median of 14.23 and 592.2% above the Education industry median of 9.11. TAL Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 63.06% 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 (MEX:TAL N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAL Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN208.51 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN356.53.
GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TAL N:
FCF Margin %: 63.06% (343% above median its 10-year median of 14.23)
GF Value™: MXN356.53 vs. price of MXN208.51 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 592.2% above the Education median (#62 of 255)
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 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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