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Laureate EducationMEX:LAUR 77 EV-to-OCF is 13.35 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 14.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:LAUR with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN378.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 263 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks worse than 76.43% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Laureate Education's Enterprise Value is MXN95,276 Mil.
Laureate Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN7,136 Mil. Therefore, Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LAUR'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.46 Med: 14.2 Max: 53.63
Current: 13.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Laureate Education was 53.63. The lowest was -41.46. And the median was 14.20.
MEX:LAUR's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 76.43% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.27
vs MEX:LAUR: 13.63
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 MXN608.21.
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 MXN40.073.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Laureate Education EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Laureate Education EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Laureate Education's current Enterprise Value is MXN95,276 Mil.
Laureate Education's Cash Flow from Operations 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 MXN7,136 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 (MEX:LAUR) has a EV-to-OCF of 13.35 as of Sep. 21, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 14.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #201 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF too high?
Laureate Education's current EV-to-OCF of 13.35 is near median its 10-year median of 14.20. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.27. Laureate Education's value of 13.35 is 112.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #201 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Laureate Education has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laureate Education's EV-to-OCF compare to CVSA and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #201 out of 263 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Laureate Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.27. Laureate Education's value of 13.35 is 112.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.20 vs. the industry median of 6.27, 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-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.27, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Laureate Education's current EV-to-OCF of 13.35 is 112.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current EV-to-OCF is 13.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.20. 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 (MEX:LAUR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN378.81, compared to a current price of MXN608.21 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.20 and 112.9% above the Education industry median of 6.27. Laureate Education's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (MEX:LAUR), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.35 as of Sep. 21, 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 MXN608.21 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN378.81.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LAUR:
EV-to-OCF: 13.35 (near median its 10-year median of 14.20)
GF Value™: MXN378.81 vs. price of MXN608.21 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.9% above the Education median (#201 of 263)
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 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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