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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/05/2025: LAUR (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 3 days. Simulated Profits (0.36%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $36
1 Year Target Price $36
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 20.67% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.57B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.99 | 1Y Target Price 36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.99 | 1Y Target Price 36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.68 | 52 Weeks Range 17.82 - 32.41 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.82 - 32.41 | Updated Date 12/6/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.35 |
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 12.86% | Operating Margin (TTM) 17.86% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.99 | Forward PE 15.17 | Enterprise Value 4755531180 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.89 |
Enterprise Value 4755531180 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.89 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.14 | Shares Outstanding 147369162 | Shares Floating 133441302 |
Shares Outstanding 147369162 | Shares Floating 133441302 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.49 | Percent Institutions 95.85 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Laureate Education Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Laureate Education Inc., founded in 1998, was a global network of degree-granting higher education institutions, primarily focused on serving students in developing markets. It underwent significant restructuring and divestitures, ultimately delisting from the stock exchange.
Core Business Areas
- Higher Education Network: Formerly operated a network of universities and higher education institutions primarily outside the United States, offering undergraduate and graduate programs.
Leadership and Structure
Prior to its delisting, Laureate had a Board of Directors and a management team led by a CEO. The company's organizational structure was geographically divided, with regional teams overseeing operations in different parts of the world.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Undergraduate Programs: Offered a wide range of undergraduate degrees in fields like business, healthcare, engineering, and hospitality. Market share varied by country and region. Competitors include local universities and other international education providers.
- Graduate Programs: Provided graduate degrees, including MBAs and master's programs, in various disciplines. Market share also varied. Competitors included other global universities.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The global higher education market is characterized by increasing demand for access to quality education, driven by globalization and the knowledge economy. This is coupled with increasing competition for students and resources.
Positioning
Laureate aimed to provide accessible and affordable higher education, primarily in developing markets. Its competitive advantages included its international network, brand recognition (in some regions), and focus on career-oriented programs.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global higher education market is estimated to be in the trillions of USD. Laureate's positioning primarily addressed the growing demand in emerging markets for accessible, career-focused education.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global network of institutions (historical)
- Focus on career-oriented programs (historical)
- Brand recognition in certain regions (historical)
- Experienced management team (historical)
Weaknesses
- High debt burden (historical)
- Complex regulatory environment (historical)
- Geographic concentration risk (historical)
- Reputational risks related to for-profit education (historical)
Opportunities
- Expanding access to education in emerging markets (historical)
- Increasing demand for online learning (historical)
- Strategic partnerships with industry and government (historical)
- Leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes (historical)
Threats
- Increased competition from other universities (historical)
- Changes in government regulations and funding (historical)
- Economic downturns affecting student enrollment (historical)
- Negative publicity and reputational damage (historical)
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
Laureate's competitive advantages lay in its geographical reach and focus on emerging markets (historically). However, it faced stiff competition from local institutions and established global universities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth was driven by acquisitions and expansion into new markets. This was later offset by divestitures and restructuring.
Future Projections: Future projections are not applicable after delisting.
Recent Initiatives: Prior to delisting, initiatives included focusing on core markets and improving operational efficiency.
Summary
Laureate Education Inc. was a global for-profit education provider focusing on emerging markets, but it has since delisted. Its growth strategy relied on acquisitions, which also led to debt. Key challenges included navigating regulatory environments and maintaining a positive reputation. Its focus on accessible education in developing countries was a strength, but financial constraints and market shifts proved difficult.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (Historical)
- Company Website (Historical)
- Industry Reports (Historical)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available historical information. Laureate Education Inc. has delisted from the stock exchange, and this information may not be current or accurate. This is not investment advice.
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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