Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) Stock AnalysisLAURLaureate Education Inc

Laureate Education, Inc. operates a portfolio of degree-granting higher education institutions (Laureate International Universities network) in Mexico and Peru. The Laureate International Universities network offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees through campus-based, online and hybrid programs. The Company offers its educational services through two reportable segments: Mexico and Peru. It owns Universidad del Valle de Mexico (UVM) and Universidad Tecnologica de Mexico (UNITEC) in Mexico. It also owns the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Universidad Privada del Norte (UPN) and CIBERTEC institution in Peru. Its institutions in Mexico and Peru offer traditional higher education students a private education alternative, with multiple brands and price points in each market and program. The Company offers various programs, including medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management. It operates in the Academic & Educational Services sector (SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES industry).

Currently, Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) is trading at $38.61, which is below the average analyst price target of $43. This suggests potential for upside, but the recent downgrade by JPMorgan indicates caution. The stock has a forward P/E of 15.31, which is attractive compared to its peers, but the RSI of 42.36 indicates it is nearing oversold territory. The main risk is the forecasted decline in free cash flow margin by 1.8 percentage points, which could impact future profitability.

13 analysts cover LAUR: 10 rate it Buy, 3 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 36.50.