TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


MEX:TAL N TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N
65 GF Score
Price MXN155.00
GF Value MXN327.54
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is TAL Education Group Moat Score?

TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N 65 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:TAL N with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN327.54 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 97.72% on this metric.

TAL Education Group has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

TAL Education Group has Narrow Moat: TAL Education Group has a solid narrow moat due to its brand recognition and market leadership in the Chinese education sector, but faces regulatory challenges and competition.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes TAL Education Group might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

TAL Education Group  (MEX:TAL N) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

TAL Education Group Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:TAL N vs LAUR, GHC, CVSA: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #6 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is TAL Education Group's Moat Score too high?
TAL Education Group's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #6 out of 263 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 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAL Education Group's Moat Score compare to LAUR and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #6 out of 263 companies for Moat Score. This places TAL Education Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. TAL Education Group's current Moat Score is 5. 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 MXN327.54, compared to a current price of MXN155.00 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. TAL Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 05, 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 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN327.54. GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TAL N:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN327.54 vs. price of MXN155.00 (52.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 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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