Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 4.09x as of September 2025. Operating cash flow of $140.98 Million exceeds net income of $34.48 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Laureate Education Inc cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Laureate Education Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1994–2024)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Laureate Education Inc across 16 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Laureate Education Inc (1994–2024)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Laureate Education Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Laureate Education Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.79x | $232.73 Million | $296.40 Million | ▼ -63.3% |
| 2023 | 2.14x | $250.78 Million | $117.35 Million | ▼ -17.3% |
| 2022 | 2.58x | $178.20 Million | $69.00 Million | ▲ +437.8% |
| 2021 | -0.76x | $-155.80 Million | $203.80 Million | ▼ -171.4% |
| 2018 | 1.07x | $396.90 Million | $370.90 Million | ▼ -23.3% |
| 2017 | 1.39x | $130.76 Million | $93.76 Million | ▲ +176.6% |
| 2016 | 0.50x | $184.60 Million | $366.20 Million | ▼ -75.8% |
| 2006 | 2.09x | $216.82 Million | $103.95 Million | ▲ +11.2% |
| 2005 | 1.88x | $141.06 Million | $75.18 Million | ▲ +11.1% |
| 2004 | 1.69x | $124.34 Million | $73.64 Million | ▼ -87.9% |
| 2003 | 14.01x | $58.90 Million | $4.21 Million | ▲ +760.4% |
| 1998 | 1.63x | $58.13 Million | $35.71 Million | ▼ -13.7% |
| 1997 | 1.89x | $55.54 Million | $29.43 Million | ▲ +19.4% |
| 1996 | 1.58x | $23.29 Million | $14.74 Million | ▲ +284.3% |
| 1995 | -0.86x | $-3.00 Million | $3.50 Million | ▼ -60.0% |
| 1994 | -0.54x | $-1.50 Million | $2.80 Million | — |