Laureate Education, Inc.
NASDAQ Global SelectTotal Valuation
Laureate Education, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 5.06B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 5.58B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 5.06B |
| Enterprise Value | 5.58B |
Share Statistics
Laureate Education, Inc. currently has 137.75M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 137.75M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Laureate Education, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.23. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.85, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.38.
| PE Ratio | 16.23 |
| PS Ratio | 2.85 |
| PB Ratio | 4.38 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 15.40 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 9.93 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 12.81 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Laureate Education, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.78 and an EV/FCF ratio of 10.38. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.05 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 12.48 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 3.05 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.78 |
| EV / EBIT | 12.48 |
| EV / FCF | 10.38 |
Financial Position
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.
| Current Ratio | 0.71 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
| Debt / Equity | 64.30 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.29 |
| Interest Coverage | 45.75 |
Financial Efficiency
Laureate Education, Inc. posts a return on equity of 29.33 and a return on invested capital of 19.03.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 29.33 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 14.42 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 19.03 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 19.59 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | N/A |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Laureate Education, Inc. has paid 121.39M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 27.41.
| Income Tax | 121.39M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 27.41 |
Stock Price Statistics
Laureate Education, Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 32.61183% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 37.75, while the 200-day moving average is 34.55.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 32.61183% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 37.75 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 34.55 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Laureate Education, Inc. generated 1.83B in revenue and converted that into 321.55M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2.23. EBITDA reached 569.96M, while operating income came in at 446.85M.
| Revenue | 1.83B |
| Gross Profit | 498.85M |
| Operating Income | 446.85M |
| Pretax Income | 442.84M |
| Net Income | 321.55M |
| EBITDA | 569.96M |
| EBIT | 446.85M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 2.23 |
Balance Sheet
Laureate Education, Inc. holds 161.67M in cash and equivalents against 733.99M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 60.39M. Total book value stands at 1.14B, with working capital of -148.10M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 161.67M |
| Total Debt | 733.99M |
| Net Debt | 60.39M |
| Equity (Book Value) | 1.14B |
| Book Value Per Share | 8.29 |
| Working Capital | -148.10M |
Cash Flow
Laureate Education, Inc. produced 407.25M in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -120.68M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 286.58M - equivalent to 1.99 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 407.25M |
| Capital Expenditures | -120.68M |
| Free Cash Flow | 286.58M |
| FCF Per Share | 1.99 |
Margins
Laureate Education, Inc. operates with 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.
| Gross Margin | 27.26 |
| Operating Margin | 24.42 |
| Pretax Margin | 24.20 |
| Profit Margin | 17.57 |
| EBITDA Margin | 31.14 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 0.04 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 0.00 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 0.04 |
| Shareholder Yield | 5.42 |
| FCF Yield | 10.07 |
Scores
Laureate Education, Inc. posts an Altman Z-Score of 4.63, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 4.63 |