Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsSunlands Technology Group (STG)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$33.82
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.15B
STG
Sunlands Technology Group
$3.47
+1.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $46.59M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sunlands Technology Group generates 13% more annual revenue ($1.97B vs $1.74B). STG leads profitability with a 18.6% profit margin vs 16.1%. STG trades at a lower P/E of 0.9x. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LAUR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
STG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of -10.1%
3.2% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 9.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : STG
The strongest argument for STG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 22.0%.
Bear Case : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : STG
The primary concerns for STG are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR profiles as a growth stock while STG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
STG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
LAUR is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
STG generates stronger free cash flow (143M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 16.1% margins and 15.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
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.
Sunlands Technology Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
Sunlands Technology Group, provides online education services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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