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Laureate EducationLAUR +1.27%70 EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 10.06. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks worse than 62% on this metric.
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Laureate Education's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,679 Mil.
Laureate Education's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $455 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Laureate Education EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Laureate Education's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Laureate Education's current Enterprise Value is $5,835 Mil.
Laureate Education's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $455 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 10.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #124 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Laureate Education's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Laureate Education's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 10.06. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.77. Laureate Education's value of 12.82 is 31.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #124 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Laureate Education has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laureate Education's EV-to-EBIT compare to TAL and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #124 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Laureate Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.77. Laureate Education's value of 12.82 is 31.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.06 vs. the industry median of 9.77, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.77, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Laureate Education's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.82 is 31.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.82, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 10.06. 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 $24.47, compared to a current price of $38.20 — trading 56.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.82, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 10.06 and 31.3% above the Education industry median of 9.77. Laureate Education's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.82 as of Aug. 19, 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 $38.20 is trading 56.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.47.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAUR:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.82 (27% above median its 10-year median of 10.06)
GF Value™: $24.47 vs. price of $38.20 (56.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% above the Education median (#124 of 200)
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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