Laureate Education Inc (LAUR)vsWah Fu Education Group Ltd (WAFU)
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$33.82
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.15B
WAFU
Wah Fu Education Group Ltd
$1.58
-4.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.32M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Laureate Education Inc generates 26869% more annual revenue ($1.74B vs $6.45M). LAUR leads profitability with a 16.1% profit margin vs -1.3%. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LAUR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
WAFU
Avoid31
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Operating margin of -10.1%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -11.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 73.7%
Currently unprofitable
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 : WAFU
The strongest argument for WAFU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LAUR
The primary concerns for LAUR are Piotroski F-Score, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : WAFU
The primary concerns for WAFU are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS 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 1.04 — 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 31/100), backed by strong 16.1% margins and 15.4% 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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