Laureate Education [LAUR] vs Stride [LRN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Laureate Education
NASDAQ
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Stride
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Laureate Education wins in 12 metrics, Stride wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. Laureate Education appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Laureate Education | Stride | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.99 | 25.12 | Laureate Education |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.51 | 4.34 | Laureate Education |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.65 | 57.95 | Laureate Education |
| PEG Ratio | 17.75 | 20.59 | Laureate Education |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.04 | 13.94 | Laureate Education |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.41% | 11.97% | Laureate Education |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 36.89% | 5.38% | Laureate Education |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 36.89% | 5.38% | Laureate Education |
| Return on Equity | 26.02% | 21.69% | Laureate Education |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.48% | 12.45% | Stride |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $160.85M | $372.81M | Stride |
| 1-Year Return | 67.65% | 82.28% | Stride |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.38 | 2.71 | Laureate Education |
| Enterprise Value | $4.00B | $6.51B | Stride |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.58 | 2.71 | Laureate Education |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 39.45% | 36.55% | Laureate Education |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $10 | $56 | Stride |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.67 | $5.95 | Stride |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.61 | 0.11 | Stride |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Laureate Education vs Stride Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Education | 1.17% | 9.25% | 3.34% | 10.07% | 26.16% | 37.91% |
| Stride | 3.75% | 15.62% | 9.71% | -4.61% | 6.20% | 40.54% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laureate Education | 67.65% | 120.53% | 91.07% | 88.62% | 88.62% | 88.62% |
| Stride | 82.28% | 315.60% | 226.67% | 926.44% | 533.80% | 486.08% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Laureate Education vs Stride
| Metric | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.69B | $6.52B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,033,715 | 883,790 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,229,092 | 681,107 |
| Last Close | $25.03 | $149.45 |
| 52 Week Range | $14.30 - $25.24 | $63.25 - $162.30 |
| % from 52W High | -0.83% | -7.92% |
| All-Time High | $25.24 (Aug 08, 2025) | $162.30 (May 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -0.83% | -7.92% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.05% | 0.48% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.26% | 1.15% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.12% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.37% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.22% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.65 | 57.95 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.14 | $34.46 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.92 | $8.97 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $291.18M | $432.82M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $287.33M | $297.65M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Laureate Education vs Stride
| Metric | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.99 | 25.12 |
| Forward P/E | 17.75 | 20.59 |
| PEG Ratio | 17.75 | 20.59 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.51 | 4.34 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.69B | $6.52B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.00B | $6.51B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.04 | 13.94 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.61 | 0.11 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.14 | $34.46 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Laureate Education vs Stride
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $524.16M | $653.65M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $317.35M | $414.73M |
| Gross Profit | $206.81M | $238.92M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $193.34M | $116.34M |
| EBITDA | $222.02M | $97.22M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $166.79M | $64.33M |
| Income Tax | $69.36M | $12.92M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $97.43M | $51.32M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $109.78M | $782.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $228.05M | $1.63B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $395.66M | $302.88M |
| Long-Term Debt | $361.26M | $496.05M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $907.43M | $1.48B |
| Retained Earnings | $246.27M | $846.45M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $282.11M | $0 |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $79.14M | $198.72M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-4.56M | $-431,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $53.17M | $283.72M |
| Debt Repayment | $-22.46M | $-11.51M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-39.50M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.80M | 4.34M |
| Short Ratio | 2.52 | 7.51 |
| Short % of Float | 0.02% | 0.14% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,033,715 | 883,790 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,229,092 | 681,107 |
| Shares Outstanding | 150.79M | 43.52M |
| Float Shares | 133.37M | 41.67M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 1.08% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Laureate Education vs Stride
| Metric | LAUR | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.74 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 6.24% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.21 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 14, 2023 | N/A |