LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LAUR • US5186132032

31.67 USD
-0.25 (-0.78%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
32 USD
+0.33 (+1.04%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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This LAUR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, LAUR scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAUR was compared to 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LAUR has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LAUR has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. This makes LAUR very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. LAUR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LAUR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LAUR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LAUR has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years LAUR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LAUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLAUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of LAUR (12.76%) is better than 88.00% of its industry peers.
  • LAUR has a better Return On Equity (23.71%) than 88.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 17.66%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is significantly above the industry average of 11.21%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (17.66%) for LAUR is above the 3 year average (16.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.76%
ROE 23.71%
ROIC 17.66%
ROA(3y)11.25%
ROA(5y)9.2%
ROE(3y)21.98%
ROE(5y)18.36%
ROIC(3y)16.65%
ROIC(5y)12.93%
LAUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.55%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAUR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.33%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
  • LAUR's Gross Margin of 28.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 68.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.33%
PM (TTM) 16.55%
GM 28.33%
OM growth 3Y5.21%
OM growth 5Y62.8%
PM growth 3Y43.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.93%
GM growth 5Y6.34%
LAUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. LAUR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • LAUR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LAUR has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LAUR has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LAUR is higher compared to a year ago.
LAUR Yearly Shares OutstandingLAUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
LAUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLAUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.37 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LAUR has a better Altman-Z score (4.37) than 85.33% of its industry peers.
  • LAUR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.48. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.48, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LAUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, LAUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.48
Altman-Z 4.37
ROIC/WACC2.03
WACC8.69%
LAUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • LAUR has a Current Ratio of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that LAUR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LAUR's Current ratio of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 76.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.67 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LAUR has a Quick ratio of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 74.67% 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.67
LAUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

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3. LAUR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LAUR have decreased by -1.03% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LAUR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 63.41% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.64% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.68% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.03%
EPS 3Y63.41%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.06%
Revenue growth 5Y10.68%
Sales Q2Q%27.87%

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 14.14% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.7%
Revenue Next 2Y9.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
LAUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLAUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
LAUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4

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4. LAUR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.49, which indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAUR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.51 indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. LAUR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.49
Fwd PE 14.51
LAUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLAUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LAUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAUR is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LAUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.72
EV/EBITDA 9.27
LAUR Per share dataLAUR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LAUR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of LAUR may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAUR's earnings are expected to grow with 14.14% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. LAUR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for LAUR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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LAUR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LAUREATE EDUCATION INC

NASDAQ:LAUR (3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 32 +0.33 (+1.04%)

31.67

-0.25 (-0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners90.63%
Inst Owner Change-4.07%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap4.67B
Revenue(TTM)1.70B
Net Income(TTM)281.63M
Analysts81.67
Price Target40.38 (27.5%)
Short Float %1.58%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.86%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.47%
Max EPS beat(2)45.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.47%
Max EPS beat(4)45.2%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)26.43%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.57%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.37%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.27%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.79%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.82%
PT rev (1m)3.71%
PT rev (3m)9.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-69.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.49
Fwd PE 14.51
P/S 2.74
P/FCF 17.72
P/OCF 12.74
P/B 3.93
P/tB 12.14
EV/EBITDA 9.27
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY6.06%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.89%
FCF(TTM)1.79
FCFY5.64%
OCF(TTM)2.49
OCFY7.85%
SpS11.55
BVpS8.06
TBVpS2.61
PEG (NY)1.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.76%
ROE 23.71%
ROCE 24.87%
ROIC 17.66%
ROICexc 19.29%
ROICexgc 39.09%
OM 25.33%
PM (TTM) 16.55%
GM 28.33%
FCFM 15.48%
ROA(3y)11.25%
ROA(5y)9.2%
ROE(3y)21.98%
ROE(5y)18.36%
ROIC(3y)16.65%
ROIC(5y)12.93%
ROICexc(3y)17.86%
ROICexc(5y)13.9%
ROICexgc(3y)36.59%
ROICexgc(5y)28.1%
ROCE(3y)23.45%
ROCE(5y)18.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.21%
ROICexgc growth 5Y129.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y110.05%
OM growth 3Y5.21%
OM growth 5Y62.8%
PM growth 3Y43.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.93%
GM growth 5Y6.34%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.48
Debt/EBITDA 0.14
Cap/Depr 138.32%
Cap/Sales 6.05%
Interest Coverage 47.8
Cash Conversion 72.48%
Profit Quality 93.53%
Current Ratio 0.67
Quick Ratio 0.67
Altman-Z 4.37
F-Score6
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC2.03
Cap/Depr(3y)108.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.67%
Profit Quality(3y)109.35%
Profit Quality(5y)110.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.03%
EPS 3Y63.41%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.71%
EPS Next Y13.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.14%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.06%
Revenue growth 5Y10.68%
Sales Q2Q%27.87%
Revenue Next Year9.7%
Revenue Next 2Y9.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y15.27%
EBIT growth 3Y16.85%
EBIT growth 5Y80.18%
EBIT Next Year34.77%
EBIT Next 3Y18.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y63.51%
FCF growth 3Y28.07%
FCF growth 5Y-7.1%
OCF growth 1Y57.29%
OCF growth 3Y27.17%
OCF growth 5Y-4.25%

LAUREATE EDUCATION INC / LAUR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LAUR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LAUR.


What is the valuation status of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is 16.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.93.


How financially healthy is LAUREATE EDUCATION INC?

The financial health rating of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is 7 / 10.