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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: LAUR (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $28
1 Year Target Price $28
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 21.1% | Avg. Invested days 44 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.33B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.6 | 1Y Target Price 28 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.6 | 1Y Target Price 28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.65 | 52 Weeks Range 15.15 - 29.68 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.15 - 29.68 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.67 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.41% | Operating Margin (TTM) 36.89% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) 26.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.6 | Forward PE 17.39 | Enterprise Value 4644630126 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.79 |
Enterprise Value 4644630126 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.79 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.51 | Shares Outstanding 147363008 | Shares Floating 133372436 |
Shares Outstanding 147363008 | Shares Floating 133372436 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.54 | Percent Institutions 96.42 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Laureate Education Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1998. It grew through acquisitions to become a large global network of universities. The company significantly reduced its international footprint in recent years by divesting many of its institutions.
Core Business Areas
- Online Education: Offers a range of online degree programs and courses, often in partnership with other institutions. Focuses on providing accessible and career-oriented education.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a Board of Directors and a management team headed by the CEO. Laureate operates with a corporate structure that oversees and supports its educational offerings.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Online Degree Programs: Laureate partners with universities to offer online degree programs in various fields, including business, healthcare, and technology. Market share data is not publicly available, but competitors include 2U (TWOU), Coursera (COUR), and Academic Partnerships.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The online education market is experiencing significant growth due to increased demand for flexible and accessible learning options. Factors like technological advancements and the rising cost of traditional education are driving this growth.
Positioning
Laureate Education Inc. positions itself as a facilitator of online education through partnerships with established universities. Its competitive advantage lies in its global network and expertise in online program development and delivery.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global online education market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Laureate's positioning allows it to capture a portion of this TAM by enabling universities to expand their reach and offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established partnerships with universities
- Expertise in online program development
- Global network and brand recognition
Weaknesses
- Dependence on university partners
- Limited direct control over educational content
- Historically high debt levels (prior to restructuring)
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new online programs
- Increased demand for online education
Threats
- Increasing competition from other online education providers
- Changes in government regulations
- Potential for negative impact on reputation from partner institutions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TWOU
- COUR
Competitive Landscape
Laureate Education Inc. faced competition from other online education providers and universities offering their own online programs. Its competitive advantage lay in its established partnerships and expertise in online program development.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Laureate Education Inc. grew through acquisitions and expansion of its online offerings. Recent growth was impacted by the company's restructuring and divestiture of international assets.
Future Projections: Future projections are unavailable as the company is no longer listed publicly.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives involved streamlining operations and focusing on online program development.
Summary
Laureate Education Inc. grew substantially through acquisitions before changing its strategy. The company faced increasing competition and was burdened by debt. Its strengths lay in its online program development capabilities, while its weaknesses included dependence on partners. The future trajectory was unclear and it is now a private company.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Analysis
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance may change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Laureate Education Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Miami, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-02-01 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Eilif Serck-Hanssen | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Education & Training Services | Full time employees 31800 | Website https://www.laureate.net |
Full time employees 31800 | Website https://www.laureate.net | ||
Laureate Education, Inc. offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company provides 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 offers specialized courses for technical and vocational training; and senior high school. It serves 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.
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