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Laureate Education, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $5.3B · Avg Vol: $35M/d

69
StockRank
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Q
69
V
39
M
56
P/E (TTM)
16.6x
ROE
29.3%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Laureate Education, Inc.: fails the quant gate on value (Q69/V39/M56; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Laureate Education, Inc. operates a global network of higher education institutions, primarily offering career-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The company's competitive advantage lies in its extensive geographic reach, particularly in high-growth emerging markets, and its robust online learning capabilities, enabling scale and access. Laureate focuses on providing accessible, quality education that meets workforce demands, positioning it as a major player in private post-secondary education.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue1.2B1.5B1.6B1.7B11.1%1.8B1.9B2.1B9.9%
EPS0.420.691.931.9165.7%2.212.142.4613.4%
Shares157.0M157.6M150.8M142.9M-9.0%137.7M
Debt648.0M582.7M427.4M515.5M-7.3%734.0M
Equity776.2M950.1M959.5M1.2B15.2%
Op CF178.2M250.8M232.7M366.2M27.1%407.3M
Inv CF30.3M-51.9M-57.5M-102.6M
Fin CF-461.6M-201.9M-166.9M-222.5M
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PRICE (1Y)-6.9%
35.7836.5937.4138.2239.04Jul 30Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$35.78
RSI (14)
37.0
52W High
$40.92
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
69
ROIC
23.7%89.1
ROE
29.3%93.2
GP/Assets
30.5%55.2
Op. Margin
36.3%98.0
FCF/Assets
15.0%91.5
Piotroski
649.5
Int. Cover
38.6x71.0
D/E Ratio
0.64x33.6
Current Ratio
0.71x8.1
Value
39
P/E (TTM)
16.6x50.9
EV/EBITDA
10.6x45.6
P/FCF
16.2x54.6
P/B
4.4x16.7
P/S
2.8x19.3
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
56
52W High %
87%68.5
RS 6M
-5%61.8
SMA 50/200
1.09x81.9
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%28.3
EPS Rev 12W
-2.1%28.2
EPS Improve
+10%27.6
Q Growth
44%74.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.3B
P/E (Forward)
15.1x
Gross Margin
36.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of LAUR are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
LAURLaureate Education, Inc.(you)$5.3B69Buy
LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.$3.9B66Buy
CVSACovista Inc.$4.6B87Strong Buy
LRNStride, Inc.$3.6B88Strong Buy
MHMcGraw Hill, Inc.$2.5B47Hold
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation$2.1B91Strong Buy
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.$842M74Buy
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.9B90Strong Buy
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc.$1.1B83Strong Buy
COURCoursera, Inc.$1.9B25Sell

Peer medians: ROE 9.2% · P/E 20.6x · Gross margin 34.5%

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR): Stock Score Summary

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (39/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Laureate Education, Inc.: fails the quant gate on value (Q69/V39/M56; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

Laureate Education, Inc. operates a global network of higher education institutions, primarily offering career-focused undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The company's competitive advantage lies in its extensive geographic reach, particularly in high-growth emerging markets, and its robust online learning capabilities, enabling scale and access. Laureate focuses on providing accessible, quality education that meets workforce demands, positioning it as a major player in private post-secondary education.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$35.78
Market Cap$5.3B
P/E (TTM)16.63
P/E (Forward)15.13
Price/Book4.44
Return on Equity29.3%
Return on Invested Capital23.7%
Debt/Equity0.64x
Gross Margin36.8%
Operating Margin36.3%
Revenue Growth17.5%
Free Cash Flow$330M

Laureate Education, Inc. operates in the Education & Training Services industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laureate Education, Inc.’s (LAUR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (39), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Laureate Education, Inc. have an economic moat?
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Laureate Education, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Laureate Education, Inc. in?
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (United States).