Laureate EducationLAUR +0.71%70 FCF Margin % is 19.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 11.68. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks better than 65.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Laureate Education's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LAUR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19 Med: 11.68 Max: 18.04
Current: 15.17
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Laureate Education was 18.04%. The lowest was -19.00%. And the median was 11.68%.
LAUR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 65.1% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33
vs LAUR: 15.17
Laureate Education FCF Margin % Related Terms
Laureate Education FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 19.70% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 11.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #89 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Laureate Education's FCF Margin % too high?
Laureate Education's current FCF Margin % of 19.70% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 11.68. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Laureate Education's value of 19.70% is 111.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #89 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to GHC and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #89 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Laureate Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Laureate Education's value of 19.70% is 111.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.68 vs. the industry median of 9.33, 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 FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Laureate Education's current FCF Margin % of 19.70% is 111.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current FCF Margin % is 19.70%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 11.68. 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 $22.51, compared to a current price of $36.85 — trading 63.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 19.70%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 11.68 and 111.1% above the Education industry median of 9.33. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current FCF Margin % is 19.70% as of Mar. 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 $36.85 is trading 63.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.51.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAUR:
FCF Margin %: 19.70% (69% above median its 10-year median of 11.68)
GF Value™: $22.51 vs. price of $36.85 (63.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.1% above the Education median (#89 of 255)
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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