LAUR vs. LOPE

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

LAUR (Laureate Education, Inc.) and LOPE (Grand Canyon Education, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Education & Training Services industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Over the past 5 years, LAUR returned 37.80%/yr vs 11.39%/yr for LOPE. At a 0.40 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

LAUR vs. LOPE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) and Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, LAUR achieves a -1.87% return, which is significantly higher than LOPE's -8.62% return.

LAUR

• 1D: -0.18%
• 1M: 5.76%
• YTD: -1.87%
• 6M: 5.76%
• 1Y: 45.29%
• 3Y*: 40.88%
• 5Y*: 37.80%
• 10Y*: —

LOPE

• 1D: -0.28%
• 1M: -6.99%
• YTD: -8.62%
• 6M: -2.98%
• 1Y: -24.30%
• 3Y*: 12.49%
• 5Y*: 11.39%
• 10Y*: 13.80%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

LAUR vs. LOPE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
LAUR Laureate Education, Inc.	-1.87%	84.09%	33.41%	50.20%	-4.08%	49.50%	-17.32%	15.55%	12.39%	2.34%
LOPE Grand Canyon Education, Inc.	-8.62%	1.53%	24.05%	24.97%	23.28%	-7.95%	-2.80%	-0.36%	7.38%	53.91%

Correlation

The correlation between LAUR and LOPE is 0.47, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.47
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.49
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.45
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 2, 2017	0.40

Fundamentals

EPS LAUR : $2.52 LOPE : $7.96
PE Ratio LAUR : 13.11 LOPE : 19.09
PEG Ratio LAUR : 0.07 LOPE : 2.61
PS Ratio LAUR : 2.11 LOPE : 5.14
Total Revenue (TTM) LAUR : $1.74B LOPE : $816.76M
Gross Profit (TTM) LAUR : $484.38M LOPE : $421.22M
EBITDA (TTM) LAUR : $491.66M LOPE : $310.56M

Return for Risk

LAUR vs. LOPE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

LAUR

LAUR Risk / Return Rank: 79
LAUR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
LAUR Sortino Ratio Rank: 74
LAUR Omega Ratio Rank: 77
LAUR Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
LAUR Martin Ratio Rank: 84

LOPE

LOPE Risk / Return Rank: 12
LOPE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9
LOPE Sortino Ratio Rank: 11
LOPE Omega Ratio Rank: 11
LOPE Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
LOPE Martin Ratio Rank: 14

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

LAUR vs. LOPE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) and Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	LAUR	LOPE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.45	-0.78	+2.23
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.99	-0.99	+2.97
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.28	0.87	+0.41
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.87	-0.72	+3.59
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	8.68	-1.17	+9.86
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

LAUR vs. LOPE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current LAUR Sharpe Ratio is 1.45, which is higher than the LOPE Sharpe Ratio of -0.78. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of LAUR and LOPE, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LAUR	LOPE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.45	-0.78	+2.23
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	1.15	0.39	+0.75
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.45	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.51	0.46	+0.05

Drawdowns

LAUR vs. LOPE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum LAUR drawdown since its inception was -64.52%, which is greater than LOPE's maximum drawdown of -54.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LAUR and LOPE.

Drawdown Indicators

	LAUR	LOPE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-64.52%	-54.81%	-9.71%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.33%	-32.06%	+15.73%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-16.33%	-32.06%	+15.73%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-25.33%	-32.06%	+6.73%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-54.81%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.15%	-31.09%	+22.94%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-14.96%	-17.68%	+2.72%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.39%	19.77%	-14.38%

Volatility

LAUR vs. LOPE - Volatility Comparison

Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR) has a higher volatility of 7.24% compared to Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) at 6.30%. This indicates that LAUR's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than LOPE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	LAUR	LOPE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.24%	6.30%	+0.94%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	23.51%	20.74%	+2.77%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	31.35%	31.28%	+0.07%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	33.19%	29.05%	+4.14%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	40.09%	30.89%	+9.20%

Dividends

LAUR vs. LOPE - Dividend Comparison

Neither LAUR nor LOPE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
LAUR Laureate Education, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	5.11%	22.77%	62.01%
LOPE Grand Canyon Education, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both LAUR and LOPE in my portfolio?

LAUR and LOPE have a correlation of 0.47, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, LAUR or LOPE?

LAUR has higher volatility (7.24%) compared to LOPE (6.30%). In terms of maximum drawdown, LAUR dropped -64.52% vs LOPE's -54.81%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

LAUR currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.45 vs -0.78), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.