Laureate Education, Inc.
LAUR
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#3302
Laureate Education, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries,... Laureate Education, Inc., operating alongside its various subsidiaries, delivers a diverse array of higher education services and academic programs to students via an extensive network of universities and specialized educational institutions. Its offerings encompass both undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, spanning disciplines such as business administration, healthcare and medical sciences, and engineering and information technology. These programs are accessible through on-campus instruction, fully online formats, or blended (hybrid) learning models. The company extends its educational reach to students in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. Established in 1989, and originally known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. before rebranding in May 2004, Laureate Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Miami, Florida.
Share Price
$38.56
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$5.31B
Change (1 day)
-1.22%
Change (1 year)
31.30%
Country
US
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 24.42%
According to Laureate Education, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 24.42%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 22.83%.
Operating Margin history for Laureate Education, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 24.42% | 2.30% |
| 2024 | 23.87% | 4.56% |
| 2023 | 22.83% | 5.06% |
| 2022 | 21.73% | 234.82% |
| 2021 | 6.49% | 195.00% |
| 2020 | 2.20% | -78.07% |
| 2019 | 10.03% | 15.42% |
| 2018 | 8.69% | 21.54% |
| 2017 | 7.15% | -20.73% |
| 2016 | 9.02% | 14.90% |
| 2015 | 7.85% | 15.78% |
| 2014 | 6.78% | -17.22% |
| 2013 | 8.19% | 16.83% |
| 2012 | 7.01% | -45.87% |
| 2006 | 12.95% | -13.09% |
| 2005 | 14.90% | 5.82% |
| 2004 | 14.08% | 98.31% |
| 2003 | 7.10% | 161.99% |
| 2002 | 2.71% | -47.17% |
| 2001 | 5.13% | 115.55% |
| 2000 | 2.38% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 12.49% | -99.49% |
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| 5.80% | -99.76% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 27.77% | -98.86% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.