35.42 USD
+0.55 (+1.58%)
35.42 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LAUR. LAUR was compared to 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LAUR scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LAUR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of LAUR (9.62%) is better than 81.58% of its industry peers.
- LAUR has a Return On Equity of 18.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.29%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- LAUR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.20%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.30%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.86%, LAUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 90.79% 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 26.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 68.42% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LAUR is still creating some value.
- LAUR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- LAUR has an Altman-Z score of 4.66. This indicates that LAUR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LAUR has a Altman-Z score of 4.66. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 88.16% 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 86.84% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, LAUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.75%
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 has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: LAUR underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.81 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.81 |
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%.
- 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%.
- 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 9.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- LAUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y8.52%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.85, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LAUR.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LAUR.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say LAUR is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.48 indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. LAUR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 67.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of LAUR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LAUR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
35.42
+0.55 (+1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners90.63%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change-0.97%
Market Cap5.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.67
Price Target37.4 (5.59%)
Short Float %1.75%
Short Ratio1.8
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)1.85%
PT rev (3m)18.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 | ||
| P/S | 3.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.63 | ||
| P/B | 4.67 | ||
| P/tB | 15.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.01%
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 | 4.66 |
F-Score7
WACC8.75%
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-16.4%
EPS Next 2Y5.26%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%8.58%
Revenue Next Year8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y8.52%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year37.58%
EBIT Next 3Y20.05%
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 5 / 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 7 / 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 25.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.67.
How financially healthy is LAUREATE EDUCATION INC?
The financial health rating of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is 6 / 10.