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LAUR · Nasdaq · United States · Services-Educational Services
In shortLAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue growing (+8.6% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 25.3% | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 16.5% | 86/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 26.2% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 23.2% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.67× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.11× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 40.44× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.70 | 41/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 15.5% | 82/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.93× | 79/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 6.0% | 89/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 10.8% | 11/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 11.1% | 78/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 66.4% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,087 | 1,242 | 1,484 | 1,567 | 1,702 |
| Cost of revenue | 814 | 907 | 1,090 | 1,147 | 1,220 |
| Gross profit | 272 | 335 | 395 | 420 | 482 |
| Operating income | (4.6) | 270 | 339 | 374 | 431 |
| Interest expense | 46 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 11 |
| Pre-tax income | (138) | 246 | 254 | 414 | 401 |
| Income tax | 146 | 185 | 138 | 119 | 117 |
| Net income | 192 | 70 | 108 | 296 | 282 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.01 | $0.41 | $0.68 | $1.92 | $1.89 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 190 | 168 | 158 | 154 | 149 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
2.70 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Jul 30, 2026