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