32.14 USD
-0.54 (-1.65%)
32.14 USD
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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. LAUR gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LAUR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make LAUR a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LAUR was profitable.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.62%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.21%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.12% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.29%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.20%. This is above the industry average of 9.07%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.86%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LAUR (23.73%) is better than 92.21% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.75%, LAUR is doing worse than 70.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LAUR is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LAUR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LAUR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAUR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.37 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.37, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
LAUR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.42) than 87.01% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LAUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LAUR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is in the better half of the industry: LAUR outperforms 66.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAUR has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 68.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, LAUR is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LAUR does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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%.
The earnings per share for LAUR have been decreasing by -14.27% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.01% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.27% on average per year.
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
LAUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.58% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.46, the valuation of LAUR can be described as rather expensive.
LAUR's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.56. LAUR is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.10, LAUR is valued correctly.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LAUR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
68.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
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% |
32.14
-0.54 (-1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.39%
Inst Owner Change1.84%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.37%
Market Cap4.74B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.82
Price Target36.72 (14.25%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio1.55
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
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 | 23.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 | ||
| P/S | 2.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.09 | ||
| P/B | 4.23 | ||
| P/tB | 13.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.63%
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 | 4.37 |
F-Score7
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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%.