Is TAL Education Group (TAL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from February 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 5.1% / 30% | 55.9% / 30% | 1.6% / 30% | 3.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 5.1% / 33% | 55.9% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 3.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 6.1% / 33% | 65.8% / 33% | 1.9% / 33% | 3.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 5.1% / 33% | 55.9% / 33% | 1.6% / 33% | 3.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 6.1% / 33% | 65.8% / 33% | 1.9% / 50% | 3.71% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 55.2% | |
| Operating Margin | 12.1% | |
| Net Margin | 9.9% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $398M |
| Free Cash Flow | $286M |
| Total Debt | $333M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 10.8 |
| Current Ratio | 2.1 |
| Total Assets | $5.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $11.21 |
| 50-Day MA | $11.21 |
| 200-Day MA | $11.09 |
| Avg Volume | 3.9M |
| Beta | 0.2 |
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52-Week Range
$8.50
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About TAL Education Group (TAL)
TAL Education Group provides K-12 after-school tutoring services in the People's Republic of China. It provides learning services primarily through small classes services; personalized premium services and online course offerings; and learning content solutions, such as print books, smart books, mobile apps, and AI-driven learning devices. The company also operates www.xueersi.com, an online education platform; provides investment management and consulting services; develops and sells software and networks, as well as related consulting services; and sells educational materials and products. It offers its services under the Haoweilai and Think Academy brands. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAL Education Group (TAL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TAL Education Group is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is TAL Education Group's debt ratio?
TAL Education Group's debt ratio is 5.1% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 6.1%.
What are TAL Education Group's key financial metrics?
TAL Education Group has a market capitalization of $6.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.5, and revenue of $2.3B. The company maintains a gross margin of 55.2% and a net margin of 9.9%. Return on equity stands at 7.7%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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