LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LAUR - US5186132032 - Common Stock
30.39 USD
-0.06 (-0.2%)
30.39 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LAUR. LAUR was compared to 78 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LAUR was profitable.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.51%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR has a Return On Equity of 24.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.76%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is above the industry average of 9.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.76%) for LAUR is above the 3 year average (12.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.22% | ||
| ROIC | 13.76% |
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 better Profit Margin (16.41%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAUR has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.25%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
LAUR has a Gross Margin of 27.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.41% | ||
| GM | 27.23% |
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.
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.
LAUR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 has a better Altman-Z score (4.26) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LAUR is 0.50, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LAUR, only 0.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LAUR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 85.90% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LAUR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.07) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
LAUR has a Current Ratio of 0.75. 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 worse Current ratio (0.75) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LAUR (0.75) is worse than 66.67% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
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%.
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 5.55% 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)5.55%
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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.18, the valuation of LAUR can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. LAUR is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.01, which indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. LAUR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 64.10% 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 | 19.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
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 2Y2.16%
EPS Next 3Y4.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LAUR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
30.39
-0.06 (-0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.82%
Inst Owner Change-2.13%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap4.48B
Revenue(TTM)1.57B
Net Income(TTM)254.68M
Analysts81.82
Price Target34.48 (13.46%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.49%
Max EPS beat(2)8.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)71.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.49%
Max EPS beat(4)243.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)22.16%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-26.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.19%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.8%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.98%
PT rev (1m)9.03%
PT rev (3m)20.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.41 | ||
| P/B | 4.26 | ||
| P/tB | 15.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.53 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY6.66%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY6.49%
SpS10.53
BVpS7.14
TBVpS1.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.22% | ||
| ROCE | 23.48% | ||
| ROIC | 13.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.15% | ||
| OM | 24.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.41% | ||
| GM | 27.23% | ||
| FCFM | 14.65% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
F-Score8
WACC8.71%
ROIC/WACC1.58
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)5.55%
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 1Y8.2%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year33.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y50.44%
FCF growth 3Y25.45%
FCF growth 5Y-15.26%
OCF growth 1Y37.86%
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 0.18%.