Laureate Education, Inc.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 78.43B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 88.43B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Laureate Education, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. has 137.75M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.56. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.56, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.93.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.88 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.77 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 11.33 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Laureate Education, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 17.12, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 88.43B versus a market cap of 78.43B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 0.71, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 64.30, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 45.75 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 29.33, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 19.03 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 14.42, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 19.59, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 958,038.89 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 33,375.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. recorded 2.12B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 27.41, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 7.74B, leaving 5.62B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 10, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 17.80% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. generated 31.97B in revenue and converted that into 5.62B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 38.93. EBITDA reached 9.96B, while operating income came in at 7.81B.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. holds 2.82B in cash and equivalents against 12.82B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.06B. Total book value stands at 19.94B, with working capital of -2.59B providing operational flexibility.

Laureate Education, Inc. produced 7.12B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -2.11B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 5.01B - equivalent to 34.85 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. posted a gross margin of 27.26, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 24.42 and net profit margin of 17.57 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. paid dividends of 0.01 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 0.04 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.09, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.04, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Laureate Education, Inc. shareholders.

As of June 30, 2026, Laureate Education, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.39, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.