LAUR Laureate Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Laureate Education stock as of Mar 13, 2025 is 9.58. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.93 and the stock price of $18.49 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 24% from the past four quarters average of 12.6.
LAUR PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Laureate Education for the last eight years is 17.09. The current PE ratio of 9.58 is 44% below the historical average. Over the past eight years, LAUR's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2017 quarter at 103.12, when the stock price was $17.53 and the EPS was $0.17. The lowest value was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 2.73 with a price of $10.51 and an EPS of $3.85.
Laureate Education PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 88.94% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -52.29% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.48 | -52.29% | $18.29 | $1.93 |
| 2023 | 19.87 | -13.23% | $13.71 | $0.69 |
| 2022 | 22.9 | 88.94% | $9.62 | $0.42 |
| 2021 | 12.12 | N/A | $12.24 | $1.01 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $14.56 | -$2.93 |
| 2019 | 4.16 | -51.12% | $17.61 | $4.23 |
| 2018 | 8.51 | N/A | $15.24 | $1.79 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $13.56 | -$1.2 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.78 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$2.44 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$1.24 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$0.6 |
Laureate Education PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 9.48 | -9.8% | $18.29 | $1.93 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.51 | -11.38% | $16.61 | $1.58 |
| Jun 2024 | 11.86 | -35.68% | $14.94 | $1.26 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.44 | -7.2% | $14.57 | $0.79 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.87 | -5.56% | $13.71 | $0.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 21.04 | 2.68% | $14.1 | $0.67 |
| Jun 2023 | 20.49 | -12.88% | $12.09 | $0.59 |
| Mar 2023 | 23.52 | 2.71% | $11.76 | $0.5 |
| Dec 2022 | 22.9 | -54.42% | $9.62 | $0.42 |
| Sep 2022 | 50.24 | 764.72% | $10.55 | $0.21 |
| Jun 2022 | 5.81 | -22.53% | $11.57 | $1.99 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.5 | -38.12% | $11.85 | $1.58 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.12 | 96.75% | $12.24 | $1.01 |
| Sep 2021 | 6.16 | N/A | $16.99 | $2.76 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $14.51 | -$2.91 |
LAUR average PE ratio chart
Currently, LAUR's PE ratio is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
LAUR PE vs peers
LAUR's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks LOPE and PRDO.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LAUR Laureate Education Inc | 9.58 | $2.79B |
| PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp | 10.76 | $1.6B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 21.22 | $4.74B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Laureate Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock as of Mar 13, 2025, stands at 9.58.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Laureate Education (LAUR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock is 18.47.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Laureate Education (LAUR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock is 16.18.
What is the highest PE ratio for LAUR?
In the last eight years, the Jun 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 103.12.
How does the current PE ratio for LAUR compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of LAUR is 44% lower than the 8-year historical average.
Why is Laureate Education's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is LAUR's PE ratio calculated (Laureate Education PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Mar 13, 2025), Laureate Education's stock price is $18.49. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.93. Therefore, Laureate Education's P/E ratio for today is 9.58. PE RATIO(9.58) = STOCK PRICE($18.49) / TTM EPS($1.93)
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