LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LAUR • US5186132032
35.1 USD
+0.35 (+1.01%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
35.1 USD
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After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:00:02 PM
LAUR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 75 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes LAUR very considerable 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.
- In the past 5 years LAUR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.62%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.33% 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 82.67% 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 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is in line with the industry average of 10.88%.
- 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
- LAUR has a Profit Margin of 12.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 81.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAUR has declined.
- LAUR's Operating Margin of 23.73% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 92.00% 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 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- LAUR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LAUR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.63 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LAUR has a better Altman-Z score (4.63) than 88.00% of its industry peers.
- LAUR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.42. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LAUR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 88.00% 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, LAUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.66%
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's Current ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 68.00% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LAUR's Quick ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 61.33% 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
- The earnings per share for LAUR have decreased strongly by -13.29% in the last year.
- LAUR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.27% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.01% in the past 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
- LAUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.84% yearly.
- LAUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y9.34%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LAUR.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LAUR.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, LAUR is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.08 indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
- LAUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LAUR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LAUR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 61.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LAUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAUR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.08 |
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 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LAUR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
35.1
+0.35 (+1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Inst Owners90.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.64%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap5.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.67
Price Target38.93 (10.91%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio1.77
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)4.09%
PT rev (3m)12.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.48 | ||
| P/B | 4.62 | ||
| P/tB | 15.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY4.65%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.07%
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 | 4.63 |
F-Score7
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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-19.73%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y8.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.58%
Revenue Next Year8.38%
Revenue Next 2Y9.04%
Revenue Next 3Y9.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year37.57%
EBIT Next 3Y20.47%
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 of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (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.
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 25.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.62.
How financially healthy is LAUREATE EDUCATION INC?
The financial health rating of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is 7 / 10.