(LAUR) Laureate Education - Ratings and Ratios
Degrees, Business, Health, Engineering, Training
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Description: LAUR Laureate Education
Laureate Education, Inc. operates a global network of higher education institutions, offering a diverse range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as business, medicine, and engineering. The companys programs are delivered through a mix of campus-based, online, and hybrid formats, catering to various student needs. Additionally, Laureate provides specialized technical and vocational training, as well as senior high school programs, expanding its reach beyond traditional higher education.
From a geographical perspective, Laureate Education has a significant presence in Mexico, Peru, and the United States, allowing it to tap into different markets and demographics. The companys history dates back to 1989 when it was founded, and it has since evolved, changing its name from Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. to Laureate Education, Inc. in 2004. This transformation reflects the companys strategic shift towards focusing on higher education.
To evaluate Laureate Educations performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, student enrollment numbers, and retention rates are crucial. Analyzing these metrics can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency and its ability to attract and retain students. Furthermore, the return on equity (RoE) of 31.24% indicates that Laureate Education is generating significant returns for its shareholders, suggesting effective utilization of equity. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.53 and forward P/E of 17.39 imply that the stock is relatively undervalued compared to its earnings growth prospects.
Considering the education services industrys trends and Laureate Educations position within it, factors such as regulatory changes, technological advancements, and shifting demand for online education can impact the companys future performance. Monitoring these factors and adjusting strategies accordingly will be essential for Laureate Education to maintain its competitive edge and achieve long-term success.
LAUR Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 3,775m |
| Sub-Industry | Education Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2017-02-01 |
LAUR Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 97.8 |
| Fundamental | 82.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 1.0 |
| Rel. Strength | 42.0 |
| Analysts | 4.00 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 32.57 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 14.39 USD |
LAUR Dividends
Currently no dividends paidLAUR Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 76.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 94.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 97.7% |
| CAGR 5y | 34.03% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.34 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.75 |
| Alpha | 58.31 |
| Beta | 0.829 |
| Volatility | 39.47% |
| Current Volume | 685.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 926.9k |
| Stop Loss | 25.1 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.18 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (254.7m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 93.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.23pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -7.06% (prev -6.00%; Δ -1.07pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 230.3m <= Net Income 254.7m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (313.6m) to EBITDA (488.4m) ratio: 0.64 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.75 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (147.6m) change vs 12m ago -4.40% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 27.23% (prev 26.01%; Δ 1.22pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 75.77% (prev 74.96%; Δ 0.81pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 28.05 (EBITDA TTM 488.4m / Interest Expense TTM 13.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.38
| (A) -0.05 = (Total Current Assets 323.5m - Total Current Liabilities 433.1m) / Total Assets 2.04b |
| (B) 0.16 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 323.5m / Total Assets 2.04b |
| (C) 0.19 = EBIT TTM 387.7m / Avg Total Assets 2.05b |
| (D) -0.06 = Book Value of Equity -55.5m / Total Liabilities 983.2m |
| Total Rating: 1.38 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 82.47
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.47% = 2.24 |
| 3. FCF Margin 10.98% = 2.75 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.16 = 2.49 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.35 = 2.40 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 16.99% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 26.68% = 2.22 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 27.47% = 1.37 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 20.31% = 2.50 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR 50.62% = 2.50 |
What is the price of LAUR shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.52%, over one month by +9.70%, over three months by +14.44% and over the past year by +73.78%.
Is Laureate Education a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LAUR is around 32.57 USD . This means that LAUR is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +25.7% (Margin of Safety).
Is LAUR a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the LAUR price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 28 | 8.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 24.1 | -6.9% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 36.4 | 40.4% |
Last update: 2025-08-13 02:52
LAUR Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 135.3m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 15.3413
P/E Forward = 17.3913
P/S = 2.4321
P/B = 3.5906
P/EG = 1.1465
Beta = 0.606
Revenue TTM = 1.55b USD
EBIT TTM = 387.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 488.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 78.1m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 94.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 172.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 94.2m + Long Term 78.1m)
Net Debt = 313.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.81b USD (3.78b + Debt 172.3m - CCE 135.3m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 28.05 (Ebit TTM 387.7m / Interest Expense TTM 13.8m)
FCF Yield = 4.47% (FCF TTM 170.5m / Enterprise Value 3.81b)
FCF Margin = 10.98% (FCF TTM 170.5m / Revenue TTM 1.55b)
Net Margin = 16.40% (Net Income TTM 254.7m / Revenue TTM 1.55b)
Gross Margin = 27.23% ((Revenue TTM 1.55b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.13b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -68.75 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 3.81b / Book Value Of Equity -55.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.82% (Interest Expense 3.15m / Debt 172.3m)
Taxrate = 28.71% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 119.0m / 414.5m)
NOPAT = 276.4m (EBIT 387.7m * (1 - 28.71%))
Current Ratio = 0.75 (Total Current Assets 323.5m / Total Current Liabilities 433.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.16 (Debt 172.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.05b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.35 (Net Debt 313.6m / EBITDA 488.4m)
Debt / FCF = 1.01 (Debt 172.3m / FCF TTM 170.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 954.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 12.51% (Net Income 254.7m, Total Assets 2.04b )
RoE = 26.68% (Net Income TTM 254.7m / Total Stockholder Equity 954.3m)
RoCE = 37.55% (Ebit 387.7m / (Equity 954.3m + L.T.Debt 78.1m))
RoIC = 25.72% (NOPAT 276.4m / Invested Capital 1.07b)
WACC = 8.73% (E(3.78b)/V(3.95b) * Re(9.07%)) + (D(172.3m)/V(3.95b) * Rd(1.82%) * (1-Tc(0.29)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -4.02%
Discount Rate = 9.07% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.09% ; FCFE base≈173.2m ; Y1≈158.6m ; Y5≈141.0m
Fair Price DCF = 14.39 (DCF Value 2.12b / Shares Outstanding 147.4m; 5y FCF grow -10.58% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 27.47 | Revenue CAGR: 20.31%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -80.00%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 50.62%
EPS Growth Correlation: -29.08%
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