LAUR (Laureate Education) Interest Expense: $-11 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Laureate Education Interest Expense?

Laureate Education LAUR -0.80% 70 Interest Expense is $-11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Laureate Education's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Laureate Education's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -28 Mil. Laureate Education's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -3 Mil. Laureate Education did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Laureate Education (NAS:LAUR) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Laureate Education's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-28 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $723 Mil.

Laureate Education's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Laureate Education did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Laureate Education Interest Expense Historical Data

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Laureate Education Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-11 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-11 Mil mean?

Laureate Education (LAUR) has a Interest Expense of $-11 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors.

Is Laureate Education's Interest Expense too high?

Laureate Education's current Interest Expense is $-11 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to TAL and GHC?

Laureate Education's Interest Expense of $-11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for an Education company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Education industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. Laureate Education's current Interest Expense is $-11 Mil. 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 $22.65, compared to a current price of $39.54 — trading 74.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-11 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current Interest Expense is $-11 Mil 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 $39.54 is trading 74.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.65. GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LAUR:

Interest Expense: $-11 Mil
GF Value™: $22.65 vs. price of $39.54 (74.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

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Address PMB 1158, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 715, Miami, FL, USA, 33131

Website https://investors.laureate.net

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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