LAUREATE EDUCATION INC (LAUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LAUR - US5186132032 - Common Stock
30.62 USD
+0.13 (+0.43%)
30.62 USD
0 (0%)
LAUR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 75 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. These ratings could make LAUR a good candidate for quality investing.
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
The Return On Assets of LAUR (12.51%) is better than 89.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.22%, LAUR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LAUR has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.76%) than 92.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAUR is above the industry average of 9.88%.
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
LAUR's Profit Margin of 16.41% is amongst the best of the industry. LAUR outperforms 88.00% 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 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAUR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of LAUR (27.23%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LAUR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAUR has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 4.27 indicates that LAUR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.27, LAUR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.67% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.50) than 88.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that LAUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LAUR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.07) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC8.76%
2.3 Liquidity
LAUR has a Current Ratio of 0.75. 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 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAUR is outperformed by 69.33% of its industry peers.
LAUR has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that LAUR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.75, LAUR is not doing good in the industry: 68.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LAUR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.27% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LAUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.44% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.27% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)36%
EPS 3Y23.93%
EPS 5Y-14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-21.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%5%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.93% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.17%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y3.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.53%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.01 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LAUR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.26, which indicates a correct valuation of LAUR.
LAUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 78.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.80), we can say LAUR is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAUR is cheaper than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 |
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 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y3.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAUR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
30.62
+0.13 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.91%
Inst Owner Change-1.49%
Ins Owners0.92%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap4.51B
Analysts82
Price Target28.56 (-6.73%)
Short Float %2.31%
Short Ratio2.77
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)0%
PT rev (3m)16.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.26 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.53 | ||
| P/B | 4.29 | ||
| P/tB | 15.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.7
EY5.55%
EPS(NY)2.01
Fwd EY6.55%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY6.44%
SpS10.53
BVpS7.14
TBVpS1.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y87.4%
ROICexcg 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 | 0.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 60.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 89.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.27 |
F-Score8
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)70.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.87%
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)36%
EPS 3Y23.93%
EPS 5Y-14.27%
EPS Q2Q%-21.69%
EPS Next Y-9.17%
EPS Next 2Y1.69%
EPS Next 3Y3.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y12.97%
Revenue growth 5Y5.27%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year4.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.2%
EBIT growth 3Y76.69%
EBIT growth 5Y59.44%
EBIT Next Year31.35%
EBIT Next 3Y16.81%
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%