Laureate EducationLAUR +0.20%64 Buyback Yield % is 5.01 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 3.57. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 86 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks better than 87.21% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Laureate Education Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LAUR vs TAL, GHC, CVSA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Laureate Education's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Laureate Education Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Laureate Education (LAUR) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.01 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #11 out of 86 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Laureate Education's Buyback Yield % too high?
Laureate Education's current Buyback Yield % of 5.01 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 3.57. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #11 out of 86 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Laureate Education has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laureate Education's Buyback Yield % compare to TAL and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #11 out of 86 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Laureate Education in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. Laureate Education's current Buyback Yield % is 5.01, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 3.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laureate Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laureate Education (LAUR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.68, compared to a current price of $40.46 — trading 78.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.01, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 3.57. Laureate Education's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.01 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Laureate Education (LAUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laureate Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.46 is trading 78.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.68.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAUR:
Buyback Yield %: 5.01 (40% above median its 10-year median of 3.57)
GF Value™: $22.68 vs. price of $40.46 (78.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LAUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Laureate Education Inc is an international community of universities. The company provides higher education programs and services to students through an international network of licensed universities and higher education institutions. Its reportable segments include Peru and Mexico, of which Mexico derives maximum revenue. Geographically, the company operates in Mexico, Peru and United States.
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