Head-To-Head Contrast: EpicQuest Education Group International (NASDAQ:EEIQ) vs. Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR)

EpicQuest Education Group International (NASDAQ:EEIQ) and Laureate Education (NASDAQ:LAUR) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares EpicQuest Education Group International and Laureate Education”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
EpicQuest Education Group International	$5.71 million	1.32	-$6.76 million	N/A	N/A
Laureate Education	$1.48 billion	1.71	$107.59 million	$0.74	22.53

Laureate Education has higher revenue and earnings than EpicQuest Education Group International.

Profitability

This table compares EpicQuest Education Group International and Laureate Education’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
EpicQuest Education Group International	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laureate Education	12.64%	21.37%	9.49%

Volatility & Risk

EpicQuest Education Group International has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its share price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Laureate Education has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations for EpicQuest Education Group International and Laureate Education, as reported by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
EpicQuest Education Group International	0	0	0	0	N/A
Laureate Education	0	1	1	0	2.50

Laureate Education has a consensus price target of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 1.98%. Given Laureate Education’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Laureate Education is more favorable than EpicQuest Education Group International.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

96.3% of Laureate Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.6% of EpicQuest Education Group International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.3% of Laureate Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Laureate Education beats EpicQuest Education Group International on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About EpicQuest Education Group International

EpicQuest Education Group International Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides education solutions for students interested in college and university programs in the United States and internationally. The company offers English proficiency educational programming and transfer pathways for students pursuing academic degrees; and operates a career-training college. It also operates and manages the U.S. coordination projects and services during and after studying abroad, including student dormitory management, academic guidance, international student services, student catering services, student transfer application services, internship and employment guidance, lawyer services, medical services, and student entrepreneurship services. In addition, the company acts as a recruiting agent for the University of the West of Scotland and Coventry University; offers educational programs related to kinesiology and recreation education; and organizes sports-related entertainment projects. The company was formerly known as Elite Education Group International Limited and changed its name to EpicQuest Education Group International Limited in August 2022. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Middletown, Ohio.

About Laureate Education

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. The company provides a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. It also offers specialized courses for technical and vocational training; and senior high school. Its services are provides in Mexico, Peru, and the United States. 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.