The current PE ratio for Laureate Education stock as of Apr 30, 2024 is 21.01. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.69 and the stock price of $14.5 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
The average historical PE ratio of Laureate Education for the last eight years is 17.94. The current PE ratio of 21.01 is 17% above 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.
Maximum annual increase: 88.94% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -51.12% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.87 | -13.23% |
| 2022 | 22.9 | 88.94% |
| 2021 | 12.12 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 4.16 | -51.12% |
| 2018 | 8.51 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
Currently, LAUR's PE ratio is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages.
LAUR's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks LOPE and PRDO.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp | 8.24 | $1.2B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 19.04 | $3.9B |
| LAUR Laureate Education Inc | 21.01 | $2.29B |
The price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock as of Apr 30, 2024, stands at 21.01.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock is 18.97.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for LAUR stock is 14.59.
In the last eight years, the Jun 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 103.12.
The current price to earnings ratio of LAUR is 17% higher than the 8-year historical average.
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 30, 2024), Laureate Education's stock price is $14.5. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $0.69. Therefore, Laureate Education's P/E ratio for today is 21.01. PE RATIO(21.01) = STOCK PRICE($14.5) / TTM EPS($0.69)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.