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Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Laureate Education's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-86 Mil. Laureate Education's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,442 Mil. Therefore, Laureate Education's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Laureate Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LAUR'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.92 Med: 8.73 Max: 24.24
Current: 21.04
During the past 13 years, Laureate Education's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 24.24%. The lowest was -12.92%. And the median was 8.73%.
LAUR's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 92.78% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs LAUR: 21.04
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Laureate Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Laureate Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Laureate Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
LAUR vs TAL, CVSA, LOPE: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Laureate Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Laureate Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Laureate Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -5.99% mean?
Laureate Education (LAUR) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -5.99% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #19 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Laureate Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Laureate Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.99%. Based on the distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #19 out of 263 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to TAL and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Laureate Education ranks #19 out of 263 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Laureate Education in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.45, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Laureate Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Laureate Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.99%. 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 $22.84, compared to a current price of $37.01 — trading 62% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.99%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -5.99% 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 $37.01 is trading 62% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.84.
GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LAUR:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -5.99%
GF Value™: $22.84 vs. price of $37.01 (62% above fair value)
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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