Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsWah Fu Education Group Ltd (WAFU)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$35.38
+1.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.96B
WAFU
Wah Fu Education Group Ltd
$1.53
-4.38%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Laureate Education Inc generates 27410% more annual revenue ($1.70B vs $6.19M). LAUR leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs -7.5%. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
LAUR
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
WAFU
Avoid28
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.1%
Fair Value
$88.45
Current Price
$35.38
$53.07 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WAFU.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Earnings expanding 88.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Revenue surging 27.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.3%
Earnings declined 73.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LAUR
The strongest argument for LAUR centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 33.2%. Revenue growth of 27.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WAFU
The strongest argument for WAFU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LAUR
No major red flags identified for LAUR, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : WAFU
The primary concerns for WAFU are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR profiles as a growth stock while WAFU is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAFU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
LAUR is growing revenue faster at 27.9% — sustainability is the question.
LAUR generates stronger free cash flow (26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (79/100 vs 28/100), backed by strong 16.6% margins and 27.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Wah Fu Education Group Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
Wah Fu Education Group Limited, provides online exam preparation services and related technology solutions in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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