LAUR
Laureate Education
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: LAUR
- PE Ratio
The current PE ratio for Laureate Education stock as of Jun 26, 2026 is 19.64. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.89 and the stock price of $37.12 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 7% from the past four quarters average of 18.3.
LAUR PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Laureate Education for the last ten years is 17.04. The current PE ratio of 19.64 is 15% above the historical average. Over the past ten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.63 | 85.97% | $33.67 | $1.91 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 18.43 | 4.54% | $34.84 | $1.89 |
| Dec 2025 | 17.63 | -23.98% | $33.67 | $1.91 |
| Sep 2025 | 23.19 | 67.68% | $31.54 | $1.36 |
| Jun 2025 | 13.83 | 26.42% | $23.38 | $1.69 |
| Mar 2025 | 10.94 | 15.4% | $20.45 | $1.87 |
| 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 |
LAUR Price vs fair value
LAUR average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, LAUR's PE ratio is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 19.64, LAUR is below the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 22.47, Laureate Education's P/E is 13% lower.
LAUR PE vs peers
LAUR's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks LOPE and PRDO.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp | 12.48 | $2.09B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 18.09 | $3.85B |
| LAUR Laureate Education Inc | 19.64 | $5.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Laureate Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock as of Jun 26, 2026, stands at 19.64.
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 16.31.
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 17.05.
What is the highest PE ratio for LAUR?
In the last ten 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 15% higher than the 10-year historical average.
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 (Jun 26, 2026), Laureate Education's stock price is $37.12. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $1.89. Therefore, Laureate Education's P/E ratio for today is 19.64. PE RATIO(19.64) = STOCK PRICE($37.12) / TTM EPS($1.89)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.