31.08 USD
+0.15 (+0.48%)
31.08 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, LAUR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAUR was compared to 77 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAUR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LAUR had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
LAUR has a better Return On Equity (18.21%) than 83.12% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Return On Invested Capital of 13.29% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 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 9.42%.
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's Profit Margin of 12.86% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 80.52% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LAUR has a Operating Margin of 23.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 92.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of LAUR (26.75%) is worse than 71.43% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAUR has less shares outstanding
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 4.26. This indicates that LAUR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LAUR's Altman-Z score of 4.26 is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 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.
LAUR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, LAUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.81, LAUR is doing worse than 70.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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: 64.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
LAUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.56%
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.69, LAUR is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAUR is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. LAUR is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.35, the valuation of LAUR can be described as correct.
LAUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, LAUR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.35 |
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.
64.94% 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 | 19.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of LAUR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAUR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
31.08
+0.15 (+0.48%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.82%
Inst Owner Change1.84%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.34%
Market Cap4.58B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.82
Price Target36.72 (18.15%)
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)16.13%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.35 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.6 | ||
| P/B | 4.09 | ||
| P/tB | 13.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY6.51%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY5.25%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.85%
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 | 4.26 |
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-15.56%
EPS Next 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.58%
Revenue Next Year6.61%
Revenue Next 2Y7.35%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year33.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.19%
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 5 / 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 -15.56% 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%.