Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsMcGraw Hill, Inc. (MH)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$33.82
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.15B
MH
McGraw Hill, Inc.
$12.21
+1.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McGraw Hill, Inc. generates 21% more annual revenue ($2.10B vs $1.74B). LAUR leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs 1.7%. LAUR trades at a lower P/E of 19.7x. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LAUR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
MH
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 88.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
15.4% revenue growth
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of -10.1%
0.0% earnings growth
1.7% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -9.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : MH
MH has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : MH
The primary concerns for MH are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 61.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.47 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR profiles as a growth stock while MH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAUR is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
MH generates stronger free cash flow (308M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 16.1% margins and 15.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
McGraw Hill, Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
McGraw Hill, Inc., doing business as McGraw Hill, provides information solutions for K-12, higher education, and professional markets in the United States and internationally.
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