We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LAUR. LAUR was compared to 76 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make LAUR a good candidate for quality investing.

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

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.
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 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR's Return On Equity of 18.21% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LAUR (13.29%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is above the industry average of 10.15%.
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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.73%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.79% 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: 68.42% 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%

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAUR has less shares outstanding
LAUR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LAUR has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.59 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LAUR's Altman-Z score of 4.59 is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 86.84% 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 88.16% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LAUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LAUR (0.06) is better than 65.79% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.06
Debt/FCF	0.42
Altman-Z	4.59

ROIC/WACC1.5

WACC8.84%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAUR has a worse Current ratio (0.81) than 68.42% 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 63.16% 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

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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
LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.01%.
Measured over the past years, LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.27% on average per year.

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 8.95% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.

EPS Next Y-19.73%

EPS Next 2Y6.14%

EPS Next 3Y8.95%

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.
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.29, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LAUR.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.86, the valuation of LAUR can be described as correct.
71.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	25.29
Fwd PE	15.86

4.2 Price Multiples

LAUR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.