Is LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 9.2% / 30% | 2.0% / 30% | 2.1% / 30% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 9.2% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 23.0% / 33% | 4.9% / 33% | 5.3% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 9.2% / 33% | 2.0% / 33% | 2.1% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 23.0% / 33% | 4.9% / 33% | 5.3% / 50% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 38.6% | |
| Operating Margin | 33.2% | |
| Net Margin | 16.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 26.4% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 13.2% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $366M |
| Free Cash Flow | $263M |
| Total Debt | $515M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 43.4 |
| Current Ratio | 0.7 |
| Total Assets | $2.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $35.41 |
| 50-Day MA | $34.12 |
| 200-Day MA | $29.83 |
| Avg Volume | 1.6M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$17.91
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About LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR)
Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a portfolio of higher education institutions in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. The company offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs in the areas of medicine and health sciences, engineering and information technology, and business and management through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It also operates universities and technical-vocational institutions, as well as provides high school education services. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. Laureate Education, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. (LAUR) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.'s debt ratio?
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.'s debt ratio is 9.2% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 23.0%.
What are LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.'s key financial metrics?
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. has a market capitalization of $5.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.4, and revenue of $1.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 38.6% and a net margin of 16.5%. Return on equity stands at 26.4%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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