Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsTCTM Kids IT Education Inc. (VSA)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$38.20
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.11B
VSA
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc.
$4.04
-1.09%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Laureate Education Inc generates 167213% more annual revenue ($1.74B vs $1.04M). VSA leads profitability with a 165437.0% profit margin vs 16.1%. VSA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LAUR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
VSA
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 165437 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of -10.1%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -32.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 84.5%
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 : VSA
The strongest argument for VSA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 165437.0% and operating margin at -1825.0%. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : VSA
The primary concerns for VSA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LAUR profiles as a growth stock while VSA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.48 — expect wider price swings.
LAUR is growing revenue faster at 15.4% — sustainability is the question.
LAUR generates stronger free cash flow (54M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 42/100), 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.
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc., engages in the provision of IT-focused education services in Mainland China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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