TAL Education Group (TAL) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at 7.3x · 15th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 2013–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 22, 2026, TAL Education Group (TAL) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.3x, with a stock price of $9.19 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.89.
The current P/E is 61% below its 5-year average of 18.8x. Over the past five years, TAL's P/E has ranged from a low of 5.5x to a high of 175.7x, placing the current valuation at the 15th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, TAL trades at a 61% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 151 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.7x.
Relative to the broader market, TAL trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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TAL P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7B | 19.6 | - | +28% | |
| $4B | 18.4 | 2.56 | -0% | |
| $2B | 13.2Lowest | 1.94 | +11% | |
| $2B | 13.9 | 1.85 | +16% | |
| $4B | 13.9 | 0.24Best | +27% | |
| $2.8T | 27.8 | 1.48 | +16% | |
| $4.4T | 34.0 | 1.14 | +34% | |
| $25B | 14.0 | 0.62 | +93%Best |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
TAL Historical P/E Data (2013–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | Aug 31 2025 | $10.62 | $1.03 | 10.3x | -17% |
| FY2026 Q1 | May 31 2025 | $9.83 | $1.21 | 8.1x | -35% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Feb 28 2025 | $12.92 | $1.23 | 10.5x | -15% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Nov 30 2024 | $9.93 | $1.73 | 5.7x | -54% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Aug 31 2024 | $8.04 | $1.04 | 7.7x | -38% |
| FY2025 Q1 | May 31 2024 | $11.36 | $0.76 | 14.9x | +20% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Aug 31 2020 | $73.81 | $0.42 | 175.7x | +1314% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Nov 30 2019 | $44.26 | $1.51 | 29.3x | +136% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Aug 31 2019 | $35.63 | $2.97 | 12.0x | -3% |
| FY2020 Q1 | May 31 2019 | $34.41 | $4.35 | 7.9x | -36% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $35.60 | $5.44 | 6.5x | -47% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Nov 30 2018 | $28.07 | $5.08 | 5.5x | -56% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Aug 31 2018 | $29.60 | $3.83 | 7.7x | -38% |
| FY2019 Q1 | - | $42.46 | $3.56 | 11.9x | -4% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Feb 28 2018 | $37.76 | $3.06 | 12.3x | -1% |
| FY2018 Q3 | - | $27.88 | $2.55 | 10.9x | -12% |
| FY2018 Q2 | - | $30.43 | $2.17 | 14.0x | +13% |
| FY2018 Q1 | May 31 2017 | $19.41 | $2.17 | 8.9x | -28% |
| FY2017 Q4 | - | $14.41 | $1.93 | 7.5x | -40% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Nov 30 2016 | $12.76 | $1.57 | 8.1x | -35% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Aug 31 2016 | $9.96 | $1.51 | 6.6x | -47% |
| FY2017 Q1 | - | $8.90 | $1.69 | 5.3x | -58% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Feb 28 2016 | $8.38 | $1.78 | 4.7x | -62% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Nov 30 2015 | $7.34 | $1.83 | 4.0x | -68% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Aug 31 2015 | $5.11 | $1.86 | 2.7x | -78% |
| FY2016 Q1 | May 31 2015 | $6.04 | $1.29 | 4.7x | -62% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Feb 28 2015 | $5.12 | $1.20 | 4.3x | -66% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Nov 30 2014 | $5.12 | $1.27 | 4.0x | -68% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Aug 31 2014 | $5.70 | $1.30 | 4.4x | -65% |
| FY2015 Q1 | May 31 2014 | $3.83 | $1.24 | 3.1x | -75% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Feb 28 2014 | $3.95 | $1.15 | 3.4x | -72% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Nov 30 2013 | $3.28 | $0.95 | 3.5x | -72% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Aug 31 2013 | $1.99 | $0.82 | 2.4x | -80% |
| FY2014 Q1 | May 31 2013 | $1.81 | $0.53 | 3.4x | -73% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $1.48 | $0.56 | 2.6x | -79% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 12.4x
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TAL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TAL stock.
What is TAL's P/E ratio?
TAL Education Group (TAL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 7.3x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.89. The 5-year average P/E is 18.8x and the historical range spans 5.5x to 175.7x.
Is TAL stock overvalued or undervalued?
TAL trades at 7.3x P/E, below its 5-year average of 18.8x. At the 15th percentile of its historical range (5.5x–175.7x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is TAL stock expensive?
No, TAL is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 7.3x is below the 5-year average of 18.8x and sits at the 15th percentile of its valuation range.
What is TAL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, TAL's P/E ratio has ranged from 5.5x to 175.7x, with a median of 10.3x and an average of 18.8x. The current P/E of 7.3x places the stock at the 15th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2013–2026.
How does TAL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
TAL trades at 7.3x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 70% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does TAL's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
TAL Education Group P/E of 7.3x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 18.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is TAL's PEG ratio?
TAL PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 7.3x and EPS growth of 2472.9%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is TAL's earnings yield?
TAL earnings yield is 13.71%, the inverse of its 7.3x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.