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Laureate Education, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $5.2B · Avg Vol: $49M/d

72
StockRank
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Q
61
V
36
M
69
P/E (TTM)
19.2x
ROE
28.8%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %

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%1.7B1.9B2.0B9.5%
EPS0.420.691.931.9165.7%1.872.142.4813.9%
Shares157.0M157.6M150.8M142.9M-9.0%140.0M
Debt648.0M582.7M427.4M515.5M-7.3%722.7M
Equity776.2M950.1M959.5M1.2B15.2%
Op CF178.2M250.8M232.7M366.2M27.1%370.3M
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)+7.5%
35.7436.9238.1039.2840.46Jun 16Jul 9Jul 29
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$38.41
RSI (14)
36.6
52W High
$40.75
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
61
ROIC
23.7%90.6
ROE
28.8%92.0
GP/Assets
29.1%52.5
Op. Margin
-10.1%5.4
FCF/Assets
15.0%91.9
Piotroski
648.0
Int. Cover
38.6x69.1
D/E Ratio
0.69x33.7
Current Ratio
0.57x3.9
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
19.2x43.5
EV/EBITDA
11.2x38.6
P/FCF
15.7x55.9
P/B
4.8x13.3
P/S
2.9x16.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
69
52W High %
94%80.1
RS 6M
7%77.6
SMA 50/200
1.08x82.8
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%82.3
EPS Rev 12W
+0.3%74.2
EPS Improve
+33%50.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$5.2B
P/E (Forward)
14.4x
Gross Margin
37.0%

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)$5.2B72BUY
LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.$3.7B78BUY
CVSACovista Inc.$3.9B83STRONG BUY
LRNStride, Inc.$3.7B91STRONG BUY
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.7B96STRONG BUY
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation$1.9B98STRONG BUY
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.$2.1B41HOLD
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.$875M90STRONG BUY
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc.$1.0B95STRONG BUY
LINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation$1.3B43HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.6x · Gross margin 35.0%

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

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

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$38.41
Market Cap$5.2B
P/E (TTM)19.17
P/E (Forward)14.43
Price/Book4.78
Return on Equity28.8%
Return on Invested Capital23.7%
Debt/Equity0.69x
Gross Margin37.0%
Operating Margin-10.1%
Revenue Growth15.4%
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 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (36), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Laureate Education, Inc. have an economic moat?
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 72/100. 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).