Company / Operating Margin
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
25.3%
FY2025
5-year range
-32.1% / 25.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 195
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 195 Consumer Discretionary companies, LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. is in the top 7% for operating margin. Operating Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from -32.1% in FY2022 to 25.3% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
25.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +27.7%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 22.8% to 25.3% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +57.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- +27.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+606.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.'s operating margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 6.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 21.7pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 25.3% | +6.1% |
| FY2024 | 23.9% | +4.6% |
| FY2023 | 22.8% | +171.1% |
| FY2022 | -32.1% | -1181.8% |
| FY2021 | 3.0% | +226.9% |
| FY2020 | -2.3% | -178.8% |
| FY2019 | 3.0% | +226.9% |
| FY2018 | -2.3% | -133.1% |
| FY2017 | 7.1% | -19.8% |
| FY2016 | 8.8% | +12.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026