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Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/08/2025: LAUR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $24.12
1 Year Target Price $24.12
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.64% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/08/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.57B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.9 | 1Y Target Price 24.12 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.9 | 1Y Target Price 24.12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.69 | 52 Weeks Range 13.60 - 24.42 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.60 - 24.42 | Updated Date 07/8/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.86 |
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 18.84% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.59% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.83% | Return on Equity (TTM) 31.17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.9 | Forward PE 17.39 | Enterprise Value 3894328810 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.34 |
Enterprise Value 3894328810 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.55 | Shares Outstanding 148810000 | Shares Floating 134819031 |
Shares Outstanding 148810000 | Shares Floating 134819031 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.45 | Percent Institutions 95.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Laureate Education Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Laureate Education Inc. was founded in 1998. It grew through acquisitions of various universities globally, aiming to provide accessible and affordable higher education. In 2021, it became a private company, delisting from the NASDAQ.
Core Business Areas
- Higher Education Institutions: Laureate operated a network of universities and higher education institutions, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.
Leadership and Structure
Prior to becoming private, Laureate Education had a standard corporate leadership structure, including a CEO, CFO, and board of directors. Specific details are not publicly available post-delisting.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Undergraduate Programs: Laureate offered a wide range of undergraduate degree programs across various fields like business, healthcare, and engineering. Market share data is unavailable post-delisting. Competitors include publicly traded universities and private higher education providers.
- Graduate Programs: Graduate degree programs were offered in specialized areas to cater to working professionals and career advancement. Market share data is unavailable post-delisting. Competitors include publicly traded universities and private higher education providers.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The higher education industry is characterized by increasing competition, rising tuition costs, and evolving student demands. Online education and skills-based learning are gaining prominence.
Positioning
Before privatization, Laureate positioned itself as a global provider of accessible and affordable higher education. Post-privatization, its positioning is less publicly known.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global higher education market is valued in the trillions of USD. Laureate aimed to capture a significant portion of this TAM by expanding its network of institutions. Specific TAM contribution data is unavailable post-delisting.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Network of Institutions
- Diverse Program Offerings
- Experienced Management Team (pre-delisting)
Weaknesses
- High Debt Load (historically)
- Regulatory Scrutiny
- Reputational Risks
Opportunities
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Online Education Growth
- Partnerships with Corporations
Threats
- Increased Competition
- Changing Student Demographics
- Economic Downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Strategic Education Inc. (STRA)
- Adtalem Global Education (ATGE)
- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE)
Competitive Landscape
Prior to going private, Laureate Education competed on a global scale, leveraging its network and brand recognition. Now the company is not comparable.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth occurred mainly through acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future projections are unavailable post-privatization.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are not publicly available post-privatization.
Summary
Laureate Education Inc., after going private, is no longer subject to public scrutiny and market analysis, making it difficult to assess its current financial health. Before being privatized, the company focused on aggressive expansion via acquistions. It faced challenges in managing debt. The current state and trajectory of the company is difficult to assess.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings (pre-privatization)
- Company Press Releases (pre-privatization)
- Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
Data is based on publicly available information prior to Laureate Education Inc.'s privatization. Current performance and financial details are not publicly accessible. Market share data is estimated based on pre-privatization information and general industry analysis.
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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