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LAUR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 76 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. With these ratings, LAUR could be worth investigating further 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.
LAUR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LAUR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LAUR has a better Return On Assets (9.62%) than 84.42% of its industry peers.
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.
LAUR has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.29%) than 89.61% of its industry peers.
LAUR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.20%. This is above the industry average of 9.54%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.29%) for LAUR is above the 3 year average (12.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of LAUR (12.86%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAUR has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 23.73%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 26.75%, LAUR is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
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
LAUR has an Altman-Z score of 4.27. This indicates that LAUR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LAUR (4.27) is better than 88.31% 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.
LAUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LAUR (0.06) is better than 66.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
LAUR has a Current 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.
LAUR has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 70.13% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAUR has a worse Quick ratio (0.81) than 64.94% of its industry peers.
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
The earnings per share for LAUR have decreased strongly by -13.29% in the last year.
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.
LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.01%.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
LAUR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.66.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. LAUR is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.58, which indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAUR is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.04% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LAUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAUR is cheaper than 64.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
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
No dividends for LAUR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
31.04
-0.04 (-0.13%)
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-0.34%
Market Cap4.57B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.82
Price Target36.72 (18.3%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio1.55
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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 | 22.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.58 | ||
| P/B | 4.09 | ||
| P/tB | 13.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY5.26%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.86%
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 | 4.27 |
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
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%.