Laureate Education, Inc.
LAURConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) is listed under Education & Training Services. At a $5.01B 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
$5.01B
Beta
0.44
P/E (TTM)
16.46
P/E (Fwd)
14.97
EPS (TTM)
$2.21
EPS (Fwd)
$2.43
ROE
29.3%
ROA
12.5%
Cash
$161.7M
Total Debt
$734.0M
Free CF
$343.7M
52W Change
32.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LAUR stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, LAUR finished 3.22% above its 150-day moving average ($35.06) and 4.84% above its 200-day moving average ($34.52). 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 September 3, 2026 close, LAUR's RSI(14) was 41.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Laureate Education, Inc. carries $734.0M in total debt against $161.7M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 4.5x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $343.7M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 29.3%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.
LAUR's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing LAUR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.