Laureate Education Inc (NASDAQ:LAUR) — Market Cap & Net Worth

$5.12 Billion USD  · Rank #3477

Market Cap & Net Worth: Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)

Laureate Education Inc (NASDAQ:LAUR) has a market capitalization of $5.12 Billion ($5.12 Billion) as of August 3, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #3477 globally and #1226 in its home market, demonstrating a 4.67% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Laureate Education Inc's stock price $38.31 by its total outstanding shares 147369162 (147.37 Million). See LAUR capex reinvestment rate to understand how much of operating cash flow is reinvested back into capital assets.

Laureate Education Inc Market Cap History: 2017 to 2026

Laureate Education Inc's market capitalization history from 2017 to 2026. Data shows growth from $929.71 Million to $5.65 Billion (21.21% CAGR).

Index Memberships

Laureate Education Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
$40.26 Trillion 0.01% #397 of 3165

Weight: Laureate Education Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

Laureate Education Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how Laureate Education Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

1.72x

Laureate Education Inc's market cap is 1.72 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 1.20x Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

9.09x

Laureate Education Inc's market cap is 9.09 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 15.71x Lower than industry average

What These Ratios Tell Investors:

  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2017 $929.71 Million $3.33 Billion $91.47 Million 0.28x 10.16x
2018 $1.04 Billion $1.14 Billion $370.07 Million 0.91x 2.82x
2019 $1.21 Billion $1.21 Billion $938.48 Million 1.00x 1.29x
2020 $998.26 Million $1.02 Billion -$613.33 Million 0.97x N/A
2021 $1.49 Billion $1.09 Billion $192.45 Million 1.37x 7.75x
2022 $1.35 Billion $1.24 Billion $69.57 Million 1.08x 19.33x
2023 $2.02 Billion $1.48 Billion $107.59 Million 1.36x 18.78x
2024 $2.70 Billion $1.57 Billion $296.47 Million 1.72x 9.09x

Competitor Companies of LAUR by Market Capitalization

Companies near Laureate Education Inc in the global market cap rankings as of August 3, 2026.

Key companies related to Laureate Education Inc by market ranking:

  • New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (MX:EDUN): Ranked #2422 globally with a market cap of $8.85 Billion USD ( MX$153.81 Billion MXN).
  • NEW ORIENT.EDU.+TE.ADR/10 (F:N1UA): Ranked #2556 globally with a market cap of $8.11 Billion USD ( €6.94 Billion EUR).
  • Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC): Ranked #4047 globally with a market cap of $4.02 Billion USD.
  • NEW ORIENTAL EDU.+TECH.G. (F:N1U0): Ranked #2696 globally with a market cap of $7.53 Billion USD ( €6.44 Billion EUR).
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#2422 New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc MX:EDUN $8.85 Billion MX$966.48
#2556 NEW ORIENT.EDU.+TE.ADR/10 F:N1UA $8.11 Billion €43.60
#4047 Graham Holdings Co NYSE:GHC $4.02 Billion $1203.54
#2696 NEW ORIENTAL EDU.+TECH.G. F:N1U0 $7.53 Billion €4.94

Laureate Education Inc Historical Marketcap From 2017 to 2026

Between 2017 and today, Laureate Education Inc's market cap moved from $929.71 Million to $ 5.65 Billion, with a yearly change of 21.21%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $5.65 Billion +13.78%
2025 $4.96 Billion +84.09%
2024 $2.70 Billion +33.41%
2023 $2.02 Billion +50.20%
2022 $1.35 Billion -9.87%
2021 $1.49 Billion +49.50%
2020 $998.26 Million -17.32%
2019 $1.21 Billion +15.55%
2018 $1.04 Billion +12.39%
2017 $929.71 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Aug 2nd, 2026 the market cap of Laureate Education Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $5.12 Billion USD
MoneyControl $5.12 Billion USD
MarketWatch $5.12 Billion USD
marketcap.company $5.12 Billion USD
Reuters $5.12 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.

About Laureate Education Inc

NASDAQ:LAUR USA Education & Training Services
Market Cap
$5.65 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#3477 Global
#1226 in USA
Share Price
$38.31
Change (1 day)
-0.26%
52-Week Range
$23.46 - $40.46
All Time High
$40.46
About

Laureate Education, Inc. offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company provides a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It offe… Read more