29.94 USD
+0.25 (+0.84%)
30.19 USD
+0.25 (+0.84%)
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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAUR had positive earnings in the past year.
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 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 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 9.57%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.86%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LAUR's Operating Margin of 23.73% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 92.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.75%, LAUR is doing worse than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LAUR is creating some value.
LAUR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LAUR has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LAUR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LAUR has an Altman-Z score of 4.17. 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 4.17, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.31% 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 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LAUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LAUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR outperforms 66.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.66%
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's Current ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 70.13% 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's Quick ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 64.94% of its industry peers.
LAUR does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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
Looking at the last year, LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.01% in the last year.
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
LAUR is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.81% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LAUR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.52% on average per year.
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 21.85, LAUR is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LAUR.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
LAUR is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.79.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.42. LAUR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LAUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 66.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
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
No dividends for LAUR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
29.94
+0.25 (+0.84%)
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 Cap4.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.82
Price Target36.72 (22.65%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio1.69
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)4.64%
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 | 21.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.06 | ||
| P/B | 3.94 | ||
| P/tB | 12.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.58%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY5.45%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY7.11%
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 | 4.17 |
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%.