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

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Laureate Education operates higher education institutions. While it has stable cash flows, it lacks a strong competitive moat, pricing power, and any alignment with our high-conviction macro themes.

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$34.59
Market Cap$4.5B
P/E (TTM)17.94
P/E (Forward)13.51
Price/Book4.48
Return on Equity28.8%
Return on Invested Capital23.7%
Debt/Equity68.86
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 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (37), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Laureate Education, Inc. have an economic moat?
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. 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 71/100. 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).
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