LAUR:NSD-Laureate Education Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Education & Training Services |

Last Closing

USD 18.42

Change

+0.31 (+1.71)%

Market Cap

USD 2.91B

Volume

0.14M

Analyst Target

USD 16.64
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About

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, 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 also offers specialized courses for technical and vocational training; and senior high school. Its services are provides 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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ETFs Containing LAUR

LERN:SW 5.00 % 0.00 %

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EPU iShares MSCI Peru ETF 2.44 % 0.59 %

+0.19 (+0.79%)

USD 0.07B
FSCS First Trust SMID Capital .. 1.13 % 0.00 %

+0.28 (+0.79%)

USD 0.02B
RNMC 0.00 % 0.60 %

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LERN:F 0.00 % 0.00 %

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LERN:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 34.35% 82% B 82% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 34.35% 82% B 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 33.29% 82% B 82% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 33.29% 82% B 81% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 2.62% 78% C+ 55% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 2.62% 78% C+ 46% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.86% 67% D+ 56% F
Dividend Return 9.76% 67% D+ 58% F
Total Return 2.89% 100% F 65% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.81% 89% A- 69% C-
Risk Adjusted Return 37.81% 83% B 68% D+
Market Capitalization 2.91B 94% A 83% B

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.