Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc.

LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.US flagNASDAQ Global Select
33.46
USD
+0.42
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4.68BMarket Cap
Laureate Education, Inc.
LAUR
(NASDAQ Global Select)

Recent

price

33.46

P/E

ratio

- -

div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2005
2006
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
17.68
22.37
26.76
29.36
33.12
32.28
24.76
19.33
5.38
5.46
4.89
5.73
7.41
9.44
10.22
11.52
11.96
Revenue per Share
1.53
2.06
-1.51
-0.52
-1.19
-2.38
2.78
-1.17
1.74
4.23
-2.92
1.01
0.41
0.68
1.93
1.91
1.92
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.64
0.82
-1.45
-1.68
-1.11
-1.31
-0.36
-0.48
0.75
0.83
0.88
-1.09
0.75
1.24
1.05
1.78
1.81
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
0.12
0.17
0.05
0.15
0.01
0.11
0.05
- -
- -
7.25
1.51
0.72
0.01
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
8.81
10.58
- -
-7.01
-8.2
-10.6
-7.78
-5.48
-2.49
1.97
-0.84
0.09
0.24
0.27
1.91
2.82
2.16
Book Value per Share
8.4
6.46
- -
-18.26
-22.34
-23.86
-19.84
-8.31
-3.74
7.42
6.99
2.38
0.24
0.75
1.61
2.61
1.71
Tangible Book Value per Share
50
51
133
133
133
133
133
172
213
222
210
190
168
157
153
148
145
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
876
1,146
3,567
3,914
4,415
4,292
3,302
3,333
1,145
1,212
1,025
1,087
1,242
1,484
1,567
1,702
1,738
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
14.94
12.95
8.65
9.05
9.63
7.85
8.8
7.27
-2.34
2.99
2.21
6.24
21.75
23.03
23.87
25.33
23.97
Operating Margin (%)
36
49
221
243
288
283
265
265
240
316
224
145
89
103
105
111
118
Depreciation Expense
76
106
-201
-70
-158
-316
372
91
370
938
-613
192
70
108
296
282
280
Net Income, GAAP
15.05
16.68
- -
4,730.22
- -
- -
9.38
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
75.41
54.08
28.71
29.26
27.91
Effective Tax Rate (%)
8.65
9.22
-5.64
-1.78
-3.59
-7.37
11.26
2.74
32.33
77.43
-59.84
17.71
5.6
7.25
18.92
16.55
16.08
Profit Margin (%)
-142
-174
- -
-206
-516
-412
-324
-86
27
-129
639
172
-155
-229
-141
-155
-204
Working Capital
100
328
- -
4,119
4,253
4,319
3,629
2,973
2,593
1,620
1,374
482
553
472
338
405
618
LT Debt
1,051
1,176
- -
1,551
1,100
407
688
1,601
2,065
2,816
2,266
1,141
776
949
959
1,189
1,049
Total Equity
9.64
8.53
- -
-553.68
- -
- -
5.54
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
4.14
10.35
18.01
19.64
19.3
Return on Invested Capital (%)
8.61
11.2
- -
-932.19
- -
- -
24.33
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
11.65
17.92
46.09
34.74
33.26
Return on Capital (%)
19.12
21.6
-74.21
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
245.82
260.32
177.14
79.36
99.76
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
90
111
105
LT Borrowings
71
73
161
LT Finance Leases
278
332
457
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
147
143
140
Market Capitalization
4,666
4,940
5,066

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
370
318
271
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
241
147
157
Accounts Receivable, Net
190
244
174
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
459
473
475
Payables & Accruals
143
143
127
ST Debt
90
111
105
Deferred Revenue
91
80
130

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
21.32%
-6.86%
24.02%
Free Cash Flow
-55.04%
-54.24%
63.6%
Net Income, GAAP
2.98%
5.99%
-5.01%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-4.33%
10.8%
8.64%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
2,394.73%
-73.45%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
275
499
369
423
1,567
2025
236
524
400
541
1,702
2026
273
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-0.07
0.83
0.56
0.62
1.93
2025
-0.13
0.65
0.23
1.18
1.91
2026
-0.15
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.01
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Business
Laureate Education, Inc. operates as a global higher education provider with a portfolio of degree-granting institutions primarily in Mexico and Peru. The company offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including business and management; medicine and health sciences; engineering and information technology; architecture; education; law; communications; and hospitality management. Its key institutions include Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM) and Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico (UNITEC) in Mexico, as well as Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN), and CIBERTEC in Peru. Laureate Education delivers educational services through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs targeting traditional and non-traditional higher education students, offering private education alternatives at multiple price points. The company also emphasizes social impact as a Public Benefit Corporation with initiatives that promote accessibility, scholarships, and community development. Recent major developments include strong financial performance in 2024 and 2025, with Q2 2025 revenue growth of 5% year-over-year and increased full-year guidance reflecting improved enrollment and operational efficiency, particularly in Mexico and Peru. The company strengthened its balance sheet through share repurchases totaling over $100 million in 2024 and continued to expand its program offerings and enrollment across its core markets. Strategic emphasis remains on enhancing academic quality and innovation, fostering digital learning expansion alongside traditional campuses, and maintaining its commitment to social impact through scholarships and accessible education. Laureate Education, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, continues to position itself as a leading higher education platform in Latin America with a strong focus on both educational excellence and community engagement.

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