How does Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) trades at a PE of 17.8 versus a Education & Training Services Industry median of 14.7 (176 companies), putting it above the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/LAUR.

LAUR PE Benchmarks

Laureate Education, Inc. • Consumer Defensive

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

17.8

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

17.2

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

385 with PE data

Sector Median PE

54.3

385 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

385

Median PE

54.3

PE Range

0.3 - 194.6

Forward PE Median

18.3

Consumer Defensive Sector

2313 companies • sector

Below Median(48th %ile)

Current PE:17.8

Forward PE:17.2

Median PE:18.4

Average PE:29.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.7

25th-75th %ile:9.9 - 33.0

Min: 0.1Max: 198.7

Current: 17.8

Education & Training Services Industry

176 companies • industry

Above Median(54th %ile)

Current PE:17.8

Forward PE:17.2

Median PE:14.7

Average PE:27.0

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:195.0

25th-75th %ile:7.2 - 33.2

Min: 0.1Max: 195.0

Current: 17.8

Peer Companies

6 companies • peers

Above Median(58th %ile)

Current PE:17.8

Forward PE:17.2

Median PE:16.7

Average PE:19.8

Min PE:12.1

Max PE:37.2

25th-75th %ile:15.3 - 20.4

Min: 12.1Max: 37.2

Current: 17.8

Peer Companies

(6 companies)

LINC

ATGE

LOPE

STRA

PRDO

HLNE

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 2:17:39 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

LAUR PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Education & Training Services Industry

Peer Companies

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LAUR PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Education & Training Services Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

Stock List PE Comparison

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