AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:APEI - US02913V1035 - Common Stock
34.6 USD
-0.36 (-1.03%)
Taking everything into account, APEI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APEI was compared to 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While APEI has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. APEI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
APEI had positive earnings in the past year.
APEI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: APEI reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years APEI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.61%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI's Return On Equity of 7.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APEI outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.08%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.11%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.08%) for APEI is above the 3 year average (3.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.61% | ||
| ROE | 7.12% | ||
| ROIC | 7.08% |
ROA(3y)-8.83%
ROA(5y)-3.79%
ROE(3y)-15.94%
ROE(5y)-7.48%
ROIC(3y)3.11%
ROIC(5y)3.6%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of APEI (3.01%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
APEI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.53%, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APEI has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.39%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.01% | ||
| GM | 53.39% |
OM growth 3Y-6.39%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-27.64%
PM growth 5Y-14.35%
GM growth 3Y-3.61%
GM growth 5Y-2.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), APEI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, APEI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for APEI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
APEI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.18 indicates that APEI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.18, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.88. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.88, APEI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
APEI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. APEI outperforms 51.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
APEI has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that APEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.83, APEI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.83 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
APEI has a Quick ratio of 2.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. APEI outperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
APEI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 80.82%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.13% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, APEI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.00% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.82%
EPS 3Y-10.67%
EPS 5Y-8.13%
EPS Q2Q%650%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4%
Revenue growth 3Y14.25%
Revenue growth 5Y16.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, APEI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y40.36%
EPS Next 2Y72.87%
EPS Next 3Y58.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of APEI.
APEI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. APEI is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.08 indicates a correct valuation of APEI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APEI is valued a bit cheaper than 67.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.43. APEI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
APEI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. APEI is cheaper than 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as APEI's earnings are expected to grow with 58.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.87%
EPS Next 3Y58.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
APEI does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:APEI (11/13/2025, 11:11:06 AM)
34.6
-0.36 (-1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.56%
Inst Owner Change-2.82%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change-22.35%
Market Cap625.22M
Revenue(TTM)624.56M
Net Income(TTM)19.37M
Analysts82.86
Price Target39.49 (14.13%)
Short Float %6.49%
Short Ratio4.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP29.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)123.5%
Min EPS beat(2)74.48%
Max EPS beat(2)172.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)77.28%
Min EPS beat(4)15.09%
Max EPS beat(4)172.52%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)36.65%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-50.18%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)155.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.25%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.44%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.62%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-136.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 3.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.36 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)2.78
FCFY8.03%
OCF(TTM)3.73
OCFY10.79%
SpS35.67
BVpS15.07
TBVpS10.21
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.61% | ||
| ROE | 7.12% | ||
| ROCE | 10.68% | ||
| ROIC | 7.08% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.65% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.08% | ||
| OM | 7.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.01% | ||
| GM | 53.39% | ||
| FCFM | 7.79% |
ROA(3y)-8.83%
ROA(5y)-3.79%
ROE(3y)-15.94%
ROE(5y)-7.48%
ROIC(3y)3.11%
ROIC(5y)3.6%
ROICexc(3y)4.28%
ROICexc(5y)7.29%
ROICexgc(3y)5.95%
ROICexgc(5y)12.03%
ROCE(3y)4.69%
ROCE(5y)5.43%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.02%
OM growth 3Y-6.39%
OM growth 5Y-3%
PM growth 3Y-27.64%
PM growth 5Y-14.35%
GM growth 3Y-3.61%
GM growth 5Y-2.87%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.44 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.8 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 259.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.18 |
F-Score8
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)70.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)62.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.55%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)80.82%
EPS 3Y-10.67%
EPS 5Y-8.13%
EPS Q2Q%650%
EPS Next Y40.36%
EPS Next 2Y72.87%
EPS Next 3Y58.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4%
Revenue growth 3Y14.25%
Revenue growth 5Y16.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.59%
Revenue Next Year4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y5.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.47%
EBIT growth 3Y6.95%
EBIT growth 5Y13.38%
EBIT Next Year196.75%
EBIT Next 3Y55.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1621.67%
FCF growth 3Y84.29%
FCF growth 5Y-2.23%
OCF growth 1Y447.29%
OCF growth 3Y44.29%
OCF growth 5Y4.96%
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APEI.
What is the valuation status of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is 26.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.3.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for APEI stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is expected to grow by 40.36% in the next year.