LAUR
BULLISH
$32.91
Live
Laureate Education, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $40.08
(+21.8%)
$18.56
52W Range
$37.91
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$4.7B
P/E
17.41
ROE
26.4%
Profit margin
16.5%
Debt/Equity
0.43
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
LAUR presents a profile of explosive growth and strong profitability offset by mediocre financial health, as evidenced by a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9. While the company exhibits exceptional earnings growth (88.4% YoY) and a high ROE (26.43%), its liquidity is a concern with a current ratio of 0.67. The stock trades at a premium to its Graham Number ($18.8) but remains well below its growth-based intrinsic value ($55.75), suggesting the market is pricing in significant expansion. Despite bearish insider activity and technicals, the fundamental earnings trajectory and analyst targets support a bullish outlook.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings growth (88.4% YoY) and revenue growth (27.9% YoY)
Strong profitability with an ROE of 26.43% and Operating Margin of 33.15%
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates (3 of last 4 quarters)
Attractive Forward P/E of 13.29 relative to growth rates
Low Debt/Equity ratio (0.43) compared to sector average (1.41)
Key Risks
Poor short-term liquidity indicated by a Current Ratio of 0.67
Bearish insider sentiment with significant selling by the CFO and COO
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates only stable, not strong, financial health
High Price/Book ratio (3.96) suggests a premium valuation
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$38.5
+17.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
60
92
85
40
0
AI Verdict
Growth-Driven Outperformer with Liquidity Risks
Key drivers: Massive EPS growth, Strong operating margins, Liquidity constraints, Insider divestment
Confidence
80%
Value
60/100
P/E 17.41, Graham Number $18.8
Positives
- Forward P/E is low (13.29)
- Trading below growth-based intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Price is significantly above Graham Number ($18.8)
Future
92/100
High YoY and Q/Q growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 27.9%
- Earnings growth of 88.4%
- Strong Q/Q momentum
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
85/100
Long-term price appreciation and earnings track record
Positives
- 5-year price change of +434.7%
- Consistent earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Historical volatility in quarterly EPS
Health
40/100
Piotroski F-Score and liquidity ratios
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity (0.43)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio 0.67
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9
Dividend
0/100
Dividend Yield N/A
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$32.91
Analyst Target
$40.08
Upside/Downside
+21.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LAUR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
Primary
|
+434.7% | +200.8% | +73.1% | +14.0% | -1.2% | -1.9% |
|
AKO-B
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
|
+198.5% | +156.0% | +67.2% | +38.1% | +12.6% | +2.4% |
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
Peer
|
+211.0% | +215.3% | +20.9% | +5.3% | +17.0% | +3.8% |
|
AKO-A
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
|
+189.5% | +160.4% | +65.7% | +30.5% | +7.4% | +4.3% |
|
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Peer
|
+153.1% | +66.2% | -10.2% | -14.8% | -12.0% | -2.4% |
LAU
Laureate Education, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+434.7%
3Y
+200.8%
1Y
+73.1%
6M
+14.0%
1M
-1.2%
1W
-1.9%
AKO
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
5Y
+198.5%
3Y
+156.0%
1Y
+67.2%
6M
+38.1%
1M
+12.6%
1W
+2.4%
ATG
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
Peer
5Y
+211.0%
3Y
+215.3%
1Y
+20.9%
6M
+5.3%
1M
+17.0%
1W
+3.8%
AKO
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
5Y
+189.5%
3Y
+160.4%
1Y
+65.7%
6M
+30.5%
1M
+7.4%
1W
+4.3%
CAL
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+153.1%
3Y
+66.2%
1Y
-10.2%
6M
-14.8%
1M
-12.0%
1W
-2.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
17.41
Forward P/E
13.29
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.96
P/S Ratio
2.76
EV/Revenue
2.98
EV/EBITDA
10.02
Market Cap
$4.7B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
16.55%
Operating Margin
33.15%
Gross Margin
38.59%
ROE
26.43%
ROA
13.25%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+27.9%
Earnings Growth
+88.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+27.87%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+83.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.43
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.67
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.6
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.03
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
35.8%
Op. Margin
33.2%
Net Margin
31.7%
Total Assets
$2.2B
Liabilities
$1.0B
Equity
$1.2B
Debt/Equity
0.86x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
28%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-19
$1.15
+45.3% surprise
2025-10-30
$0.25
+8.7% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.79
+9.7% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing LAUR against 85 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(5 bullish, 37 neutral, 43 bearish)
P/E Ratio
17.41
This Stock
vs
30.55
Sector Avg
-43.0%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
26.43%
This Stock
vs
-22.11%
Sector Avg
-219.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
16.55%
This Stock
vs
-6.11%
Sector Avg
-370.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.43
This Stock
vs
1.37
Sector Avg
-68.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
27.9%
This Stock
vs
4.24%
Sector Avg
+558.7%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
0.67
This Stock
vs
2.27
Sector Avg
-70.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $4.7B | 17.41 | 26.4% | 16.5% | $32.91 | |
|
AKO-B
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.85B | 16.44 | 24.7% | 7.9% | $30.75 | Compare |
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.41B | 18.6 | 17.4% | 13.8% | $121.28 | Compare |
|
AKO-A
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
|
BEARISH | $4.16B | 13.1 | 24.7% | 7.9% | $24.5 | Compare |
|
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $3.66B | 5.38 | 27.3% | 20.1% | $77.24 | Compare |
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$4.7B
P/E
17.4
ROE
26.4%
Price
$32.91
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | RODIN JUDITH | Director | Stock Award | 609 | $21,218 |
| 2026-03-31 | MUNOZ GEORGE | Director | Stock Award | 609 | $21,218 |
| 2026-03-17 | CARDOSO MARCELO | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 7,300 | $247,543 |
| 2026-03-11 | BUSKIRK RICHARD M. | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 61,803 | $2,082,368 |
| 2026-03-11 | BUSKIRK RICHARD M. | Chief Financial Officer | Option Exercise | 2,803 | $21,415 |
| 2026-02-06 | CARDOSO MARCELO | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 38,608 | - |
| 2026-02-06 | KNAUER GERARD M | Officer | Stock Award | 4,492 | - |
| 2026-02-06 | BUSKIRK RICHARD M. | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 37,555 | - |
| 2026-02-06 | BRUSH LESLIE S. | Officer | Stock Award | 15,718 | - |
| 2026-02-06 | SERCK-HANSSEN EILIF | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 165,510 | - |
| 2026-01-02 | CARDOSO MARCELO | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 6,543 | $219,452 |
| 2025-12-31 | RODIN JUDITH | Director | Stock Award | 631 | $21,246 |
| 2025-12-31 | MUNOZ GEORGE | Director | Stock Award | 631 | $21,246 |
| 2025-12-15 | MUNOZ GEORGE | Director | Gift | 6,200 | - |
| 2025-12-08 | RODIN JUDITH | Director | Sale | 7,065 | $214,070 |
RODIN JUDITH
Director
2026-03-31
609 shares
·
$21,218
MUNOZ GEORGE
Director
2026-03-31
609 shares
·
$21,218
CARDOSO MARCELO
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-17
7,300 shares
·
$247,543
BUSKIRK RICHARD M.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-11
61,803 shares
·
$2,082,368
BUSKIRK RICHARD M.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-11
2,803 shares
·
$21,415
CARDOSO MARCELO
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-06
38,608 shares
KNAUER GERARD M
Officer
2026-02-06
4,492 shares
BUSKIRK RICHARD M.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-06
37,555 shares
BRUSH LESLIE S.
Officer
2026-02-06
15,718 shares
SERCK-HANSSEN EILIF
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-06
165,510 shares
CARDOSO MARCELO
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-02
6,543 shares
·
$219,452
RODIN JUDITH
Director
2025-12-31
631 shares
·
$21,246
MUNOZ GEORGE
Director
2025-12-31
631 shares
·
$21,246
MUNOZ GEORGE
Director
2025-12-15
6,200 shares
RODIN JUDITH
Director
2025-12-08
7,065 shares
·
$214,070
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
6 analysts
BMO Capital
2026-03-26
Outperform
Outperform
JP Morgan
2026-03-11
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2026-02-24
Buy
Buy
BMO Capital
2026-02-23
Outperform
Outperform
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-18
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2026-01-08
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-12-10
Overweight
UBS
2025-11-03
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-10-20
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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