LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LAUR • US5186132032

33.44 USD
+0.61 (+1.86%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
33.44 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:00:03 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall LAUR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LAUR against 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While LAUR belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LAUR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • LAUR had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
LAUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLAUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of LAUR (9.62%) is better than 81.33% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.21%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAUR has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.29%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LAUR is in line with the industry average of 10.89%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
LAUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • LAUR has a better Profit Margin (12.86%) than 81.33% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAUR has declined.
  • LAUR has a better Operating Margin (23.73%) than 92.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
  • LAUR's Gross Margin of 26.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 69.33% of its industry peers.
  • LAUR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LAUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for LAUR. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LAUR Yearly Shares OutstandingLAUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
LAUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLAUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.43 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.43, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.42, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.42
Altman-Z 4.43
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.68%
LAUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.81 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of LAUR (0.81) is worse than 68.00% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.81) than 61.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.81
LAUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LAUR have decreased strongly by -22.16% in the last year.
  • LAUR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 50.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.16%
EPS 3Y50.84%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%22.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%27.87%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LAUR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.71% on average per year.
  • LAUR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y44.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.7%
Revenue Next 2Y9.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
LAUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLAUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
LAUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LAUR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.15.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAUR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say LAUR is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.32 indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAUR is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LAUR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.15
Fwd PE 15.32
LAUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLAUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAUR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.5
EV/EBITDA 11.28
LAUR Per share dataLAUR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LAUR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • LAUR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LAUR's earnings are expected to grow with 28.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for LAUR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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LAUREATE EDUCATION INC

NASDAQ:LAUR (2/23/2026, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 33.44 0 (0%)

33.44

+0.61 (+1.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners90.63%
Inst Owner Change-4.07%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap4.93B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)203.71M
Analysts81.67
Price Target38.93 (16.42%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio1.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)6.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.15
Fwd PE 15.32
P/S 3.11
P/FCF 20.5
P/OCF 15.7
P/B 4.41
P/tB 14.43
EV/EBITDA 11.28
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.53%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY6.37%
SpS10.75
BVpS7.59
TBVpS2.32
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.43
F-Score7
WACC8.68%
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)-22.16%
EPS 3Y50.84%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%22.58%
EPS Next Y44.56%
EPS Next 2Y28.71%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%27.87%
Revenue Next Year9.7%
Revenue Next 2Y9.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year37.57%
EBIT Next 3Y20.47%
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 6 / 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 22.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.41.


How financially healthy is LAUREATE EDUCATION INC?

The financial health rating of LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) is 5 / 10.