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Laureate EducationLAUR +0.47%70 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 8.31. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks worse than 65.73% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Laureate Education's enterprise value is $5,858 Mil.
Laureate Education's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $561 Mil. Therefore, Laureate Education's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Laureate Education's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LAUR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -306.52 Med: 8.31 Max: 107.23
Current: 10.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Laureate Education was 107.23. The lowest was -306.52. And the median was 8.31.
LAUR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 65.73% of 213
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs LAUR: 10.44
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Laureate Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Laureate Education's share price for today is $38.37.
Laureate Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $2.230.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Laureate Education's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Laureate Education's current Enterprise Value is $5,858 Mil.
Laureate Education's EBITDA 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 $561 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-EBITDA of 10.44 as of Aug. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Laureate Education. This is 26% above median its historical median of 8.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #140 out of 213 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Laureate Education's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Laureate Education's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.44 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.31. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.67. Laureate Education's value of 10.44 is 56.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #140 out of 213 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-EBITDA compare to TAL and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #140 out of 213 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Laureate Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.67. Laureate Education's value of 10.44 is 56.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.31 vs. the industry median of 6.67, 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-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.67, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Laureate Education's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.44 is 56.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Laureate Education. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 8.31. 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 $24.49, compared to a current price of $38.37 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 8.31 and 56.5% above the Education industry median of 6.67. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.44 as of Aug. 20, 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 $38.37 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.49.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAUR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.44 (26% above median its 10-year median of 8.31)
GF Value™: $24.49 vs. price of $38.37 (56.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% above the Education median (#140 of 213)
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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