Valuation check: LAUR's ROE is 42.49%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.04%.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
As of the most recent data, LAUR shows a ROE of 42.49%. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.04%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
The Consumer Discretionary sector average ROE is about 23.04%. Laureate Education is at 42.49%, which is higher that average. That is roughly 84.4% above the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how LAUR stacks up against individual peers as well.
Check the historical chart to see whether LAUR's ROE is trending up or down. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare Laureate Education with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this return on equity page, Stockcircle has Laureate Education's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect ROE (currently 42.49%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.
The Consumer Discretionary average ROE is about 23.04%, while LAUR is at 42.49%. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.