Laureate Education (MEX:LAUR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.68 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 261% Above Median

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MEX:LAUR Laureate Education Inc MEX:LAUR
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Price MXN565.00
GF Value MXN359.79
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What is Laureate Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Laureate Education MEX:LAUR 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 261% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates MEX:LAUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN359.79. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks worse than 85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Laureate Education's current share price is MXN565.00. Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN153.69. Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:LAUR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 1.02   Max: 4.1
Current: 3.85

During the past years, Laureate Education's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.10. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.02.

MEX:LAUR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85% of 160 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs MEX:LAUR: 3.85

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Laureate Education's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN144.582. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN153.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Laureate Education  (MEX:LAUR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Laureate Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Laureate Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Laureate Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Laureate Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Laureate Education Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.53 3.36 3.54 3.55 3.68

MEX:LAUR vs TAL, CVSA, LOPE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Laureate Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=565.00/153.69
=3.68

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Laureate Education's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=144.582/333.9520*333.9520
=144.582

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Laureate Education Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 94.452 241.428 130.649
201612 97.726 241.432 135.176
201703 147.856 243.801 202.529
201706 151.498 244.955 206.540
201709 150.327 246.819 203.396
201712 164.993 246.524 223.507
201803 171.604 249.554 229.640
201806 186.362 251.989 246.979
201809 165.587 252.439 219.055
201812 180.413 251.233 239.814
201903 201.664 254.202 264.931
201906 266.600 256.143 347.586
201909 256.773 256.759 333.970
201912 252.502 256.974 328.140
202003 288.578 258.115 373.365
202006 252.141 257.797 326.625
202009 193.188 260.280 247.870
202012 219.951 260.474 281.998
202103 199.067 264.877 250.980
202106 241.583 271.696 296.939
202109 140.758 274.310 171.362
202112 129.578 278.802 155.210
202203 120.806 287.504 140.323
202206 124.235 296.311 140.017
202209 106.355 296.808 119.665
202212 96.382 296.797 108.448
202303 94.393 301.836 104.437
202306 106.134 305.109 116.167
202309 106.919 307.789 116.007
202312 102.336 306.746 111.412
202403 99.864 312.332 106.777
202406 110.283 314.175 117.225
202409 117.300 315.301 124.239
202412 132.711 315.605 140.426
202503 124.899 319.799 130.427
202506 134.351 322.561 139.096
202509 139.249 324.800 143.173
202512 149.641 324.054 154.212
202603 135.090 330.213 136.620
202606 144.582 333.952 144.582

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 mean?
Laureate Education (MEX:LAUR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. This is 261% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #136 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 85%.
Is Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Laureate Education's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 is 261% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 4.10. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Laureate Education's value of 3.68 is 237.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #136 out of 160 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Laureate Education has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laureate Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TAL and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #136 out of 160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Laureate Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Laureate Education's value of 3.68 is 237.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Laureate Education's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Laureate Education has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.09, based on 160 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Laureate Education's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68 is 237.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68, which is 261% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. 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?
Laureate Education (MEX:LAUR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.68. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN359.79, compared to a current price of MXN565.00 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68, which is 261% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 237.6% above the Education industry median of 1.09. Laureate Education's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (MEX:LAUR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68 as of Aug. 06, 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 (MEX:LAUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laureate Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN565.00 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN359.79.

Key valuation signals for MEX:LAUR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.68 (261% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
  • GF Value™: MXN359.79 vs. price of MXN565.00 (57% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 237.6% above the Education median (#136 of 160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LAUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Laureate Education Business Description

Other Exchanges LAUR:USA
Address PMB 1158, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 715, Miami, FL, USA, 33131
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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