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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Laureate Education's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.4. Laureate Education's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 140 Mil. Therefore, Laureate Education's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,115 Mil.
Laureate Education's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€3,920 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,031 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€4,031 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€4,115 Mil).
Laureate Education's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€1,923 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,609 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (€2,609 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€4,031 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Laureate Education's Enterprise Value for Today is €5,077 Mil.
Laureate Education (FRA:LA3A) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Laureate Education Market Cap Related Terms
Laureate Education Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Laureate Education's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:LA3A) has a Market Cap of €4,580 Mil as of Jul. 16, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #3 out of 268 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Laureate Education's Market Cap too high?
Laureate Education's current Market Cap is €4,580 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #3 out of 268 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Laureate Education has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laureate Education's Market Cap compare to TAL and GHC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #3 out of 268 companies for Market Cap. This places Laureate Education in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 60.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Education company?
The median Market Cap among Education companies is 60.69, based on 268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Market Cap is 60.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current Market Cap is €4,580 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?
Laureate Education (FRA:LA3A) has a current Market Cap of €4,580 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.98, compared to a current price of €34.40 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is €4,580 Mil. Laureate Education's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (FRA:LA3A), the current Market Cap is €4,580 Mil as of Jul. 16, 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 (FRA:LA3A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laureate Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €34.40 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.98.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LA3A:
Market Cap: €4,580 Mil
GF Value™: €20.98 vs. price of €34.40 (64% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LA3A 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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