Laureate Education, Inc.
LAURConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeLaureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a portfolio of higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and the. At a $5.38B market cap, Laureate Education, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within consumer defensive. The company offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs in the areas of medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs.
Market Cap
$5.38B
Beta
0.47
P/E (TTM)
17.74
P/E (Fwd)
16.06
EPS (TTM)
$2.20
EPS (Fwd)
$2.43
ROE
29.3%
ROA
12.5%
Cash
$161.7M
Total Debt
$734.0M
Free CF
$343.7M
52W Change
30.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LAUR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 14, 2026 close, LAUR finished 10.70% above its 150-day moving average ($35.71) and 11.86% above its 200-day moving average ($35.34). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LAUR overbought or oversold?
At the October 14, 2026 close, LAUR's RSI(14) was 74.0, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, LAUR has $161.7M in cash with $734.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $343.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 29.3% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 12.5% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $1.24B (2022) to $1.70B (2025), reflecting a 37% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Laureate Education, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Laureate Education, Inc.'s trajectory.