Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsSunlands Technology Group (STG)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$36.13
+0.99%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.01B
STG
Sunlands Technology Group
$2.96
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $36.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sunlands Technology Group generates 1% more annual revenue ($1.84B vs $1.83B). STG leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 17.6%. STG trades at a lower P/E of 0.8x. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
LAUR
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
STG
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 36.3%
Earnings expanding 50.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
17.5% 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 20.5%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 24.6%
Earnings declined 32.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 17.6% and operating margin at 36.3%. Revenue growth of 17.5% 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 17.6% and operating margin at 20.5%.
Bear Case : LAUR
No major red flags identified for LAUR, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : STG
The primary concerns for STG are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS 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 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
LAUR is growing revenue faster at 17.5% — sustainability is the question.
STG generates stronger free cash flow (143M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (77/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 17.6% margins and 17.5% 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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