LAUR

Laureate Education, Inc.

Consumer Defensive · $5.3B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$38.62

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$27.98

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$11.19

buy price

Overpriced

LAUR is Overpriced: at $38.62 it trades 38% above its fair value of $27.98. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $11.19, 71% below today's price. Business quality is solid: 3 of 5 key numbers clear the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Free Cash Flow. Sales grew 11% a year over the last 3 years, below the 15% we look for in a fast grower, so we value it on its free cash flow instead of an earnings forecast.

Business quality

3 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth22.1% a year✓
Equity per share growth-7.1% a year✗
Sales growth5.4% a year✗
Free cash flow growth10.1% a year✓
Return on invested capital14.0%✓

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Superinvestors

1 of the investors we track holds LAUR. In Q2 2026, 1 added. Who we track

Moves in Q2 2026

Added: Dodge & Cox Funds

Insider activity

Since Jun 30, 2026: no open-market purchases, 3 sales worth $19.1M and 1 other filing (stock awards, tax withholding and similar). Why purchases matter

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About Laureate Education, Inc.

Laureate Education, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries, delivers a diverse array of higher education services and academic programs to students via an extensive network of universities and specialized educational institutions. Its offerings encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, spanning disciplines such as business administration, healthcare and medical sciences, and…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works