LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LAUR - US5186132032 - Common Stock
30.13 USD
-0.31 (-1.02%)
30.11 USD
-0.02 (-0.07%)
LAUR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 79 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
LAUR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LAUR has a better Return On Assets (12.51%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LAUR (24.22%) is better than 89.74% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 92.31% 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 9.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.76%) for LAUR is above the 3 year average (12.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.22% | ||
| ROIC | 13.76% |
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
The Profit Margin of LAUR (16.41%) is better than 87.18% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.25%, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
LAUR has a worse Gross Margin (27.23%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.41% | ||
| GM | 27.23% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LAUR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LAUR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.26 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.26, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.50. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LAUR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAUR outperforms 85.90% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LAUR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is in the better half of the industry: LAUR outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.75 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.75, LAUR is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that LAUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAUR has a worse Quick ratio (0.75) than 66.67% 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 | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
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%.
LAUR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.27% yearly.
LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.55%.
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)5.55%
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.
LAUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.52% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.99, the valuation of LAUR can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say LAUR is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.88 indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LAUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAUR is cheaper than 64.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LAUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LAUR has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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 |
30.13
-0.31 (-1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.82%
Inst Owner Change-2.13%
Ins Owners0.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap4.44B
Revenue(TTM)1.57B
Net Income(TTM)254.68M
Analysts81.82
Price Target34.48 (14.44%)
Short Float %1.81%
Short Ratio2.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.49%
Max EPS beat(2)8.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)71.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.49%
Max EPS beat(4)243.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)22.16%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.05%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-26.54%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.19%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.8%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.98%
PT rev (1m)9.03%
PT rev (3m)20.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.28 | ||
| P/B | 4.22 | ||
| P/tB | 15.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)2.02
Fwd EY6.72%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY6.55%
SpS10.53
BVpS7.14
TBVpS1.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.51% | ||
| ROE | 24.22% | ||
| ROCE | 23.48% | ||
| ROIC | 13.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.15% | ||
| OM | 24.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.41% | ||
| GM | 27.23% | ||
| FCFM | 14.65% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 135.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.26 |
F-Score8
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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)5.55%
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 1Y8.2%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year33.18%
EBIT Next 3Y17.19%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y50.44%
FCF growth 3Y25.45%
FCF growth 5Y-15.26%
OCF growth 1Y37.86%
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 0.18%.