Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Laureate Education Inc (LAUR) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of -7.9% as of September 2025. Working capital of $-88.87 Million (current assets of $370.46 Million minus current liabilities of $459.34 Million) is measured against net assets of $1.12 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See net asset quality index of Laureate Education Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Laureate Education Inc Working Capital to Net Assets (1993–2024)
This chart shows how Laureate Education Inc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 26 annual periods from 1993 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at -7.9%, reflecting working capital of $-88.87 Million against net assets of $1.12 Billion USD. Check LAUR tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Laureate Education Inc (1993–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Laureate Education Inc from 1993 to 2024, covering 26 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see Laureate Education Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -14.7% | $-140.58 Million | $958.54 Million | $227.31 Million | $367.89 Million | ▲ +9.4 pp |
| 2023 | -24.1% | $-228.81 Million | $949.14 Million | $224.41 Million | $453.21 Million | ▼ -4.1 pp |
| 2022 | -20.0% | $-155.19 Million | $775.80 Million | $226.20 Million | $381.39 Million | ▼ -35.1 pp |
| 2021 | 15.1% | $172.37 Million | $1.14 Billion | $544.30 Million | $371.93 Million | ▼ -13.1 pp |
| 2020 | 28.2% | $639.23 Million | $2.27 Billion | $1.44 Billion | $804.55 Million | ▲ +32.8 pp |
| 2019 | -4.6% | $-128.99 Million | $2.82 Billion | $916.07 Million | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -30.4 pp |
| 2018 | 25.8% | $532.70 Million | $2.07 Billion | $1.22 Billion | $684.50 Million | ▲ +31.2 pp |
| 2017 | -5.4% | $-85.89 Million | $1.60 Billion | $1.29 Billion | $1.37 Billion | ▼ -29.7 pp |
| 2016 | 24.4% | $167.70 Million | $688.30 Million | $1.23 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +125.7 pp |
| 2015 | -101.3% | $-412.50 Million | $407.17 Million | $1.14 Billion | $1.55 Billion | ▼ -54.4 pp |
| 2014 | -46.9% | $-515.88 Million | $1.10 Billion | $1.15 Billion | $1.67 Billion | ▼ -33.6 pp |
| 2013 | -13.3% | $-205.69 Million | $1.55 Billion | $1.39 Billion | $1.60 Billion | ▲ +1.5 pp |
| 2006 | -14.8% | $-173.97 Million | $1.18 Billion | $435.39 Million | $609.35 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2005 | -14.4% | $-150.89 Million | $1.05 Billion | $410.52 Million | $561.41 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2004 | -8.2% | $-75.20 Million | $916.17 Million | $380.90 Million | $456.09 Million | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2003 | -6.0% | $-43.11 Million | $715.14 Million | $269.86 Million | $312.97 Million | ▼ -14.1 pp |
| 2002 | 8.1% | $45.33 Million | $559.94 Million | $269.97 Million | $224.64 Million | ▼ -11.8 pp |
| 2001 | 19.9% | $120.00 Million | $602.84 Million | $288.71 Million | $168.72 Million | ▼ -7.0 pp |
| 2000 | 26.9% | $157.46 Million | $586.14 Million | $451.17 Million | $293.71 Million | ▼ -30.0 pp |
| 1999 | 56.9% | $276.59 Million | $486.18 Million | $411.74 Million | $135.15 Million | ▲ +53.8 pp |
| 1998 | 3.1% | $15.10 Million | $488.83 Million | $153.34 Million | $138.24 Million | ▼ -31.6 pp |
| 1997 | 34.7% | $117.97 Million | $340.37 Million | $186.54 Million | $68.57 Million | ▲ +18.9 pp |
| 1996 | 15.8% | $28.39 Million | $179.59 Million | $71.82 Million | $43.43 Million | ▼ -12.3 pp |
| 1995 | 28.1% | $38.30 Million | $136.40 Million | $63.50 Million | $25.20 Million | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 1994 | 34.8% | $10.60 Million | $30.50 Million | $15.30 Million | $4.70 Million | ▼ -19.1 pp |
| 1993 | 53.8% | $12.70 Million | $23.60 Million | $16.20 Million | $3.50 Million | — |