TAL Education GroupMEX:TAL N 64 Pretax Margin % is 39.99% as of Feb. 2026, which is 1036% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates MEX:TAL N with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN335.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 77.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAL Education Group's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TAL N'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.72 Med: 3.52 Max: 22.78
Current: 22.78
MEX:TAL N's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 77.34% of 256
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.245
vs MEX:TAL N: 22.78
TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
TAL Education Group Pretax Margin % Related Terms
TAL Education Group Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's Pretax 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, GHC, CVSA: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAL Education Group's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAL Education Group's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 39.99% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. This is 1036% above median its historical median of 3.52. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #58 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is TAL Education Group's Pretax Margin % too high?
TAL Education Group's current Pretax Margin % of 39.99% is 1036% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. The Education industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. TAL Education Group's value of 39.99% is 385% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #58 out of 256 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 64/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAL Education Group's Pretax Margin % compare to LAUR and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #58 out of 256 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places TAL Education Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.25. TAL Education Group's value of 39.99% is 385% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 8.25, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Education company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Education companies is 8.25, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TAL Education Group's current Pretax Margin % of 39.99% is 385% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current Pretax Margin % is 39.99%, which is 1036% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. 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 MXN335.10, compared to a current price of MXN155.00 — trading 53.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 39.99%, which is 1036% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 385% above the Education industry median of 8.25. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N), the current Pretax Margin % is 39.99% 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 53.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN335.10.
GuruFocus considers TAL Education Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TAL N:
Pretax Margin %: 39.99% (1036% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
GF Value™: MXN335.10 vs. price of MXN155.00 (53.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 385% above the Education median (#58 of 256)
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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