37.8 USD
+0.37 (+0.99%)
37.8 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, APEI scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APEI was compared to 76 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.
In the past year APEI had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years APEI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years APEI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.61%, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI has a better Return On Equity (8.66%) than 61.84% of its industry peers.
APEI's Return On Invested Capital of 8.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APEI outperforms 77.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APEI is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.88%) for APEI is above the 3 year average (3.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.61% | ||
| ROE | 8.66% | ||
| ROIC | 8.88% |
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
APEI's Profit Margin of 3.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. APEI outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APEI has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.88%, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
APEI has a Gross Margin of 54.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: APEI outperforms 65.79% of its industry peers.
APEI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 54.22% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so APEI is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for APEI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, APEI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, APEI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
APEI has an Altman-Z score of 3.58. This indicates that APEI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
APEI has a better Altman-Z score (3.58) than 82.89% of its industry peers.
APEI has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.58. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
APEI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.58 is amongst the best of the industry. APEI outperforms 82.89% of its industry peers.
APEI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
APEI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.66%
2.3 Liquidity
APEI has a Current Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that APEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
APEI's Current ratio of 2.84 is amongst the best of the industry. APEI outperforms 85.53% of its industry peers.
APEI has a Quick Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that APEI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
APEI has a Quick ratio of 2.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. APEI outperforms 85.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 116.44% over the past year.
APEI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.13% yearly.
APEI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.75%.
Measured over the past years, APEI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.44%
EPS 3Y-10.67%
EPS 5Y-8.13%
EPS Q2Q%1300%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.75%
Revenue growth 3Y14.25%
Revenue growth 5Y16.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.59%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, APEI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 64.11% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y51.55%
EPS Next 2Y76.09%
EPS Next 3Y64.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of APEI.
APEI's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of APEI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say APEI is valued inline with the index average.
APEI is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.93.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APEI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: APEI is cheaper than 67.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APEI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say APEI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APEI is valued a bit cheaper than 72.37% of the companies in the same industry.
85.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
APEI's 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 64.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y76.09%
EPS Next 3Y64.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for APEI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
37.8
+0.37 (+0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners115.05%
Inst Owner Change4.9%
Ins Owners3.6%
Ins Owner Change0.67%
Market Cap683.80M
Revenue(TTM)654.64M
Net Income(TTM)24.20M
Analysts82.86
Price Target41.82 (10.63%)
Short Float %11.12%
Short Ratio6.36
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0.34
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP17.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)384.01%
Min EPS beat(2)74.48%
Max EPS beat(2)693.54%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)238.91%
Min EPS beat(4)15.09%
Max EPS beat(4)693.54%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)101.44%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.82%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)209.8%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.38%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-9.64%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-7.72%
PT rev (1m)2.5%
PT rev (3m)10.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.1 | ||
| P/B | 2.45 | ||
| P/tB | 3.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY4.18%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.91%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY8.77%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY10.98%
SpS36.19
BVpS15.44
TBVpS10.59
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.61% | ||
| ROE | 8.66% | ||
| ROCE | 13.39% | ||
| ROIC | 8.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.5% | ||
| OM | 8.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 54.22% | ||
| FCFM | 9.16% |
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 Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 101.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 247.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
F-Score8
WACC8.66%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)116.44%
EPS 3Y-10.67%
EPS 5Y-8.13%
EPS Q2Q%1300%
EPS Next Y51.55%
EPS Next 2Y76.09%
EPS Next 3Y64.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.75%
Revenue growth 3Y14.25%
Revenue growth 5Y16.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.59%
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.44%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y69.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.95%
EBIT growth 5Y13.38%
EBIT Next Year171.67%
EBIT Next 3Y55.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y463.58%
FCF growth 3Y84.29%
FCF growth 5Y-2.23%
OCF growth 1Y193.08%
OCF growth 3Y44.29%
OCF growth 5Y4.96%
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION / APEI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APEI.
Can you provide the valuation status for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?
The financial health rating of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) is expected to grow by 51.55% in the next year.