New Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)vsLaureate Education Inc (LAUR)
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$45.74
-1.15%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.78B
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$33.82
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
New Oriental Education & Technology generates 209% more annual revenue ($5.37B vs $1.74B). LAUR leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs 7.8%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
EDU
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
LAUR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+81.9%
Fair Value
$339.19
Current Price
$45.74
$293.45 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LAUR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 60.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 88.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
15.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
7.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of -10.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LAUR
The strongest argument for LAUR centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.1% and operating margin at -10.1%. Revenue growth of 15.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
LAUR generates stronger free cash flow (54M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (69/100 vs 67/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Laureate Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Laureate Education, Inc. offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and institutions of higher education. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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