33.44 USD
-0.4 (-1.18%)
33.44 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. 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. These ratings would make LAUR suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LAUR was profitable.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.62%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR's Return On Equity of 18.21% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LAUR (13.29%) is better than 89.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is above the industry average of 10.17%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.20%) for LAUR is below the current ROIC(13.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 better Profit Margin (12.86%) than 79.22% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
LAUR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LAUR's Gross Margin of 26.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 68.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LAUR is 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
LAUR has an Altman-Z score of 4.52. This indicates that LAUR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.52, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.42 is amongst the best of 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.
LAUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAUR has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 68.83% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 63.64% 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.
The earnings per share for LAUR have been decreasing by -14.27% on average. This is quite bad
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.19% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.41, the valuation of LAUR can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAUR is on the same level as its industry peers.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.71, LAUR is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LAUR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
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 2Y4.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LAUR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
33.44
-0.4 (-1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.39%
Inst Owner Change1.92%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.67%
Market Cap4.93B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.82
Price Target36.72 (9.81%)
Short Float %1.78%
Short Ratio1.91
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)6.51%
PT rev (3m)28.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
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 | 24.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.7 | ||
| P/B | 4.41 | ||
| P/tB | 14.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)2.13
Fwd EY6.36%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.37%
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 | 4.52 |
F-Score7
WACC8.77%
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%.