LAUR (Laureate Education) Short-Term Debt: $55 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LAUR Laureate Education Inc LAUR
71 GF Score
Price $38.41
GF Value $22.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Laureate Education Short-Term Debt?

Laureate Education LAUR +1.87% 71 Short-Term Debt is $55 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LAUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Laureate Education's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $55 Mil.

Laureate Education's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($30 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($55 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($55 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($55 Mil).

Laureate Education's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($53 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($41 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($41 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($55 Mil).

Laureate Education Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Laureate Education Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Laureate Education Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Laureate Education Short-Term Debt Chart

Laureate Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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Laureate Education Quarterly Data
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of $55 Mil mean?
Laureate Education (LAUR) has a Short-Term Debt of $55 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Laureate Education's Short-Term Debt too high?
Laureate Education's current Short-Term Debt is $55 Mil. 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 Short-Term Debt compare to TAL and CVSA?
Laureate Education's Short-Term Debt of $55 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 Short-Term Debt for an Education company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Education industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Laureate Education's current Short-Term Debt is $55 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 $22.86, compared to a current price of $38.41 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is $55 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 Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Laureate Education (LAUR), the current Short-Term Debt is $55 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 $38.41 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.86. GuruFocus considers Laureate Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LAUR:

  • Short-Term Debt: $55 Mil
  • GF Value™: $22.86 vs. price of $38.41 (68% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 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

Other Exchanges LA3A:Germany
Address PMB 1158, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 715, Miami, FL, USA, 33131
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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