What Is Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Laureate Education, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $18.54. Trading at its current price of $40.11, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 12 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of -53.8%. Model dispersion is worth noting: First Chicago targets $41.33 (+3.0%), versus Dynamic NAV at $1.02 (-97.4%). This +100.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.
What Do the Models Say About LAUR?
13 of 13 models are currently active for LAUR. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 12 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates LAUR's intrinsic value at $13.99, implying -65.1% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does LAUR Rank in Services-Educational Services?
Among 39 Services-Educational Services stocks, LAUR ranks #10 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.6 places LAUR in the top tier.
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Laureate Education, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is LAUR a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns LAUR a score of 5/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Laureate Education, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Laureate Education, Inc. scores 8.6 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a strong rating that demonstrates strong fundamentals across the majority of our quality signals. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +100.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every LAUR valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across LAUR's 13 active models, average confidence is 48%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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