33.93 USD
+0.09 (+0.27%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LAUR. LAUR was compared to 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LAUR a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LAUR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make LAUR suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAUR had positive earnings in the past year.
LAUR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LAUR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LAUR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LAUR has a Return On Assets of 9.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 18.21%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.29%) than 89.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is above the industry average of 10.17%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.20%) for LAUR is below the current ROIC(13.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.62% | ||
| ROE | 18.21% | ||
| ROIC | 13.29% |
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)4.18%
ROE(3y)17.06%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)12.2%
ROIC(5y)7.82%
1.3 Margins
LAUR's Profit Margin of 12.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR outperforms 79.22% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LAUR's Operating Margin of 23.73% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 92.21% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LAUR (26.75%) is worse than 68.83% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.86% | ||
| GM | 26.75% |
OM growth 3Y56.41%
OM growth 5Y51.46%
PM growth 3Y2.16%
PM growth 5Y-24.55%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y6.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LAUR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LAUR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
LAUR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAUR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.52 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LAUR's Altman-Z score of 4.52 is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 87.01% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAUR is 0.42, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LAUR, only 0.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAUR (0.42) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LAUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, LAUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LAUR (0.81) is worse than 68.83% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that LAUR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LAUR (0.81) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for LAUR is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LAUR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -13.29%.
Measured over the past years, LAUR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.27% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.01% in the last year.
LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.29%
EPS 3Y23.93%
EPS 5Y-14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-58.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.58%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LAUR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.58% on average per year.
LAUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y-20.08%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y9.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LAUR.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, LAUR is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.94 indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. LAUR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LAUR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LAUR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAUR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:LAUR (12/26/2025, 10:55:09 AM)
33.93
+0.09 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.39%
Inst Owner Change1.92%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.67%
Market Cap5.00B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.82
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.78%
Short Ratio1.91
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.47%
Max EPS beat(4)44.72%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)17.39%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.96%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.37%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.64%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.91%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.68%
PT rev (1m)6.51%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.94 | ||
| P/S | 3.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.93 | ||
| P/B | 4.47 | ||
| P/tB | 14.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.28%
SpS10.75
BVpS7.59
TBVpS2.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.62% | ||
| ROE | 18.21% | ||
| ROCE | 22.68% | ||
| ROIC | 13.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.55% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.47% | ||
| OM | 23.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.86% | ||
| GM | 26.75% | ||
| FCFM | 15.18% |
ROA(3y)8.17%
ROA(5y)4.18%
ROE(3y)17.06%
ROE(5y)8.23%
ROIC(3y)12.2%
ROIC(5y)7.82%
ROICexc(3y)12.93%
ROICexc(5y)8.36%
ROICexgc(3y)26.3%
ROICexgc(5y)16.84%
ROCE(3y)20.82%
ROCE(5y)13.34%
ROICexgc growth 3Y87.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y128.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y81.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y108.69%
OM growth 3Y56.41%
OM growth 5Y51.46%
PM growth 3Y2.16%
PM growth 5Y-24.55%
GM growth 3Y0.61%
GM growth 5Y6.18%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 180.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC1.52
Cap/Depr(3y)91.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.91%
Profit Quality(3y)138.23%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.29%
EPS 3Y23.93%
EPS 5Y-14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-58.93%
EPS Next Y-20.08%
EPS Next 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.58%
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y9.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year37.45%
EBIT Next 3Y20.46%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y62.54%
FCF growth 3Y25.45%
FCF growth 5Y-15.26%
OCF growth 1Y49%
OCF growth 3Y20.85%
OCF growth 5Y-14.97%
LAUREATE EDUCATION INC / LAUR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LAUR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LAUR.
What is the valuation status for LAUR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LAUREATE EDUCATION INC?
LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LAUR stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is expected to decline by -20.08% in the next year.
Is the dividend of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0.22%.