TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) Altman Z2-Score: 4.87 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — Near Median


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What is TAL Education Group Altman Z2-Score?

TAL Education Group MEX:TAL N 64 Altman Z2-Score is 4.87 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 4.82. 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 257 Education companies, TAL Education Group ranks better than 66.15% on this metric.

Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.

Good Sign:

TAL Education Group has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.87, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z2-Score is strong.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:TAL N' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1   Med: 4.82   Max: 7.57
Current: 4.83

During the past 13 years, TAL Education Group's highest Altman Z2-Score was 7.57. The lowest was 2.10. And the median was 4.82.


TAL Education Group  (MEX:TAL N) Altman Z2-Score Explanation

The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4_2, Net Worth (Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities (NW/TL): it compares a company’s stock net worth with its total liabilities and can be used to assess the extent of its reliance on debt.

Read more about Altman Z2-Score, the original research on Z-Score and the additional research on Z2-Score.


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Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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TAL Education Group Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score 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 Altman Z2-Score Chart

TAL Education Group Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.07 7.57 6.03 5.27 4.83

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
Altman Z2-Score 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 5.27 4.21 4.42 4.23 4.83

MEX:TAL N vs LAUR, GHC, CVSA: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-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 Altman Z2-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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TAL Education Group Altman Z2-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.

TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=6.56*X1+3.26*X2+6.72*X3+1.05*X4_2
=6.56*0.3497+3.26*-0.022+6.72*0.1208+1.05*1.7453
=4.87

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026:
Total Assets was MXN102,227 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN66,181 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN30,432 Mil.
Retained Earnings was MXN-2,246 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 5526.157 + 2675.558 + 3318.013 + 826.557 = MXN12,346 Mil.
Interest Expense was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = MXN0 Mil.
Total Liabilities was MXN37,242 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(66181.182 - 30432.18)/102227.052
=0.3497

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-2246.061/102227.052
=-0.022

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(12346.285 - 0)/102227.052
=0.1208

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(64998.447 - 0)/37241.538
=1.7453

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.1 < Grey Zones < 2.6 - Safe Zones

TAL Education Group has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.87 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 4.87 mean?
TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N) has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.87 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.82. Over the past decade, TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.10 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #87 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is TAL Education Group's Altman Z2-Score too high?
TAL Education Group's current Altman Z2-Score of 4.87 is near median its 10-year median of 4.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 7.57. The Education industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.14. TAL Education Group's value of 4.87 is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #87 out of 257 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 Altman Z2-Score compare to LAUR and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, TAL Education Group ranks #87 out of 257 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts TAL Education Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.14. TAL Education Group's value of 4.87 is 55.1% above this benchmark. Historically, TAL Education Group's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.10 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 3.14, 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 Altman Z2-Score for an Education company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Education companies is 3.14, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TAL Education Group's current Altman Z2-Score of 4.87 is 55.1% 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 Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on TAL Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAL Education Group's current Altman Z2-Score is 4.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.82. 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 Altman Z2-Score is 4.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 55.1% above the Education industry median of 3.14. 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 Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TAL Education Group (MEX:TAL N), the current Altman Z2-Score is 4.87 as of Jul. 02, 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:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 4.87 (near median its 10-year median of 4.82)
  • GF Value™: MXN335.10 vs. price of MXN155.00 (53.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% above the Education median (#87 of 257)

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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