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Laureate EducationLAUR +2.73%71 Net Margin % is 22.26% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 13.91. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, Laureate Education ranks better than 76.95% on this metric.
Laureate Education (NAS:LAUR) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Laureate Education Net Margin % Related Terms
Laureate Education Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's Net 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 Net Margin % of 22.26% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 13.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #59 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Laureate Education's Net Margin % too high?
Laureate Education's current Net Margin % of 22.26% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.91. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.65. Laureate Education's value of 22.26% is 294% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #59 out of 256 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 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laureate Education's Net Margin % compare to TAL and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #59 out of 256 companies for Net Margin %. This places Laureate Education in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.65. Laureate Education's value of 22.26% is 294% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.91 vs. the industry median of 5.65, 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 Net Margin % for an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.65, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Laureate Education's current Net Margin % of 22.26% is 294% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current Net Margin % is 22.26%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 13.91. 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 $24.34, compared to a current price of $38.34 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 22.26%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.91 and 294% above the Education industry median of 5.65. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current Net Margin % is 22.26% as of Jun. 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 $38.34 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.34.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAUR:
Net Margin %: 22.26% (60% above median its 10-year median of 13.91)
GF Value™: $24.34 vs. price of $38.34 (57.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 294% above the Education median (#59 of 256)
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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