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Laureate Education, Inc. LAUR
Consumer Defensive - Education & Training Services - NASDAQ - US
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$ 18.71
-1.42 %
$ 2.82 B
Market Cap
9.74
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LAUR stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 18.7 USD, Laureate Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

LAUR Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LAUR stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 18.7 USD, Laureate Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

LAUR Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LAUR stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 18.7 USD, Laureate Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

LAUR Intrinsic Value
HIDDEN
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart LAUR

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1M -3%
6M 19%
1Y 33%
3Y 99%
5Y 379%
All
$21.0$21.0$20.0$20.0$19.0$19.0$18.0$18.0$17.0$17.0$16.0$16.0$15.0$15.015 Oct15 OctNov '24Nov '2415 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '25
FINANCIALS
1.57 B REVENUE
5.55%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.55%
3Years 12.97%
5Years -13.58%
7Years -10.43%
10Years -9.84%
374 M OPERATING INCOME
10.38%
Growth Rates
1Year 10.38%
3Years 74.41%
5Years 2.78%
7Years 6.42%
10Years 2.25%
296 M NET INCOME
175.49%
Growth Rates
1Year 175.49%
3Years 13.30%
5Years -20.57%
7Years 17.87%
10Years 14.36%
233 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-7.20%
Growth Rates
1Year -7.20%
3Years 51.74%
5Years -7.31%
7Years 8.59%
10Years -1.44%
-57.5 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-10.75%
Growth Rates
1Year -10.75%
3Years -0.93%
5Years -1.01%
7Years 21.90%
10Years 19.27%
-167 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
17.33%
Growth Rates
1Year 17.33%
3Years 60.38%
5Years 36.94%
7Years -8.31%
10Years -7.00%
423 M REVENUE
14.86%
Growth Rates
1Year 5.55%
3Years 12.97%
5Years -13.58%
7Years -10.43%
10Years -9.84%
124 M OPERATING INCOME
72.40%
Growth Rates
1Year 10.38%
3Years 74.41%
5Years 2.78%
7Years 6.42%
10Years 2.25%
93.6 M NET INCOME
9.48%
Growth Rates
1Year 175.49%
3Years 13.30%
5Years -20.57%
7Years 17.87%
10Years 14.36%
40.7 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-65.71%
Growth Rates
1Year -7.20%
3Years 51.74%
5Years -7.31%
7Years 8.59%
10Years -1.44%
-27.1 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-242.15%
Growth Rates
1Year -10.75%
3Years -0.93%
5Years -1.01%
7Years 21.90%
10Years 19.27%
-55.2 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
46.66%
Growth Rates
1Year 17.33%
3Years 60.38%
5Years 36.94%
7Years -8.31%
10Years -7.00%
Balance Sheet Laureate Education, Inc.
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Current Assets 227 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 91.4 M
Receivables 98.9 M
Other Current Assets 37.1 M
Non-Current Assets 1.63 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 807 M
Other Non-Current Assets 828 M
4.91 %5.31 %43.32 %44.47 %Total Assets$1.9b
Current Liabilities 368 M
Accounts Payable 35.3 M
Short-Term Debt 89.4 M
Other Current Liabilities 243 M
Non-Current Liabilities 536 M
Long-Term Debt 338 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 198 M
3.91 %9.90 %26.91 %37.41 %21.87 %Total Liabilities$903.5m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Laureate Education, Inc.
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Revenue 1.57 B
Cost Of Revenue 1.15 B
Gross Profit 420 M
Operating Expenses 45.8 M
Operating Income 374 M
Other Expenses 77.6 M
Net Income 296 M
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RATIOS
26.79% GROSS MARGIN
26.79%
Averages
1Year 26.79%
3Years 26.78%
5Years 25.42%
7Years 23.27%
10Years 20.68%
23.87% OPERATING MARGIN
23.87%
Averages
1Year 23.87%
3Years 22.81%
5Years 15.42%
7Years 13.69%
10Years 11.99%
18.92% NET MARGIN
18.92%
Averages
1Year 18.92%
3Years 10.59%
5Years -5.11%
7Years -2.01%
10Years -1.00%
30.90% ROE
30.90%
Averages
1Year 30.90%
3Years 17.07%
5Years 2.44%
7Years 4.39%
10Years -0.49%
15.92% ROA
15.92%
Averages
1Year 15.92%
3Years 8.17%
5Years 1.05%
7Years 1.56%
10Years 1.32%
16.84% ROIC
16.84%
Averages
1Year 16.84%
3Years 10.08%
5Years 7.87%
7Years 5.73%
10Years 5.30%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Laureate Education, Inc.
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Net Income 296 M
Depreciation & Amortization 68.2 M
Capital Expenditures -71.9 M
Stock-Based Compensation 0
Change in Working Capital 0
Others -170 M
Free Cash Flow 161 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Laureate Education, Inc.
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LAUR has no price targets from Wall Street.
4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.00% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.7 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Laureate Education, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
9.39 M USD 3
3-6 MONTHS
711 K USD 2
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
31.1 M USD 3
Bought
0 USD 0
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Laureate Education (LAUR) This Year? Here is how Laureate Education (LAUR) and Sportradar Group AG (SRAD) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Is Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock Undervalued Right Now? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
Is Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock Outpacing Its Consumer Discretionary Peers This Year? Here is how Laureate Education (LAUR) and Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Is Laureate Education (LAUR) a Great Value Stock Right Now? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Laureate Education to Participate at Upcoming Conferences in April MIAMI , March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) (the "Company") today announced that its management team will host one-on-one and small group meetings at the following upcoming conferences: Morgan Stanley 17th Annual Latin America Executive Conference, taking place from April 2 to April 3, 2025, at the Park Lane Hotel in New York City. 2025 Jefferies Latin American Summit, taking place from April 8 to April 9, 2025, at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Is Laureate Education (LAUR) Outperforming Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks This Year? Here is how Laureate Education (LAUR) and Lionsgate Studios Corp. (LION) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 1 month ago
4 Top School Stocks in a Promising Education Landscape A focus on non-traditional education models, innovative teaching platforms, corporate partnerships and demand for healthcare professionals are likely to open up opportunities for ATGE, LAUR, STRA and PRDO. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAUR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Adam Morse - Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance Eilif Serck-Hanssen - President & Chief Executive Officer Rick Buskirk - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Silber - BMO Capital Markets Lucas Nagano - Morgan Stanley Operator Good day, and welcome to the Fiscal Year 2024 Laureate Education, Inc. Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants will be in a listen-only mode. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Should Value Investors Buy Laureate Education (LAUR) Stock? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Laureate Education: Strong Performance Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Laureate Education is a mid-cap stock focused on higher education in Peru and Mexico, with strong market growth projections of 9.3% and 11.5% CAGR, respectively. The stock has risen by 43.13% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500's 33.62% increase, driven by strong financial performance and growth opportunities. The company benefits from the growing demand for affordable private higher education in both campus and online formats. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Education Stocks Look Smart As Industry Group Gets Good Grades Education stocks have acted strongly to start the year. Some stock market favorites include Stride and TAL Education Group. investors.com - 2 months ago
Laureate Education to Participate at the BTG Pactual Latam Opportunities Conference in March 2025 MIAMI , Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) (the "Company") today announced that its management team will host one-on-one and small group meetings at the BTG Pactual Latam Opportunities Conference (the "Conference") taking place from March 18 to March 19, 2025, at the May Fair Hotel in London. Conference participation is by invitation only and registration is mandatory. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Laureate Education, Inc. LAUR

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Education & Training Services
MARKET CAP $ 2.82 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It provides its services in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Contact 78 SW 7th Street, Miami, FL, 33130 https://www.laureate.net
IPO Date Feb. 1, 2017
Employees 31800
Officers Mr. Adam Smith Senior Vice President of People & Culture Mr. Richard M. Buskirk Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Marcelo Barbalho Cardoso Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer of Mexico & Chief Operating Officer Mr. Gerard M. Knauer Vice President of Accounting & Global Controller Ms. Leslie S. Brush Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary Mr. Adam Morse Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance Mr. Alejandro Gallo Chief Executive Officer of Laureate Mexico Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen President, Chief Executive Officer & Director