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About American Public Education
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
Ticker
$APEI
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Diversified Consumer Services
Headquarters
Employees
4,305
ISIN
US02913V1035
Website
APEI Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$553M
30.14
$1.02
1.59
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Price and volume
Market cap
$553M
Beta
1.59
52-week high
$32.24
52-week low
$11.80
Average daily volume
343K
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.266
Quick ratio
2.439
Long term debt to equity
59.745
Total debt to equity
64.097
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
24.31%
Interest coverage (TTM)
16.47%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
65.742
Gross margin (TTM)
53.01%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.86%
Operating margin (TTM)
7.50%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
32.28%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$150,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.23%
Return on equity (TTM)
8.18%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
30.144
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.855
Price to book
2.04
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.03
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
13.427
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.45%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
228.19%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.86%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-138.28%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.38%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.23%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.67%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-7.64%
What the Analysts think about APEI
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for American Public Education stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
StockNews.com upgraded American Public Education to a 'Strong-Buy' rating in March 2025, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance. (defenseworld.net)
In Q4 2024, American Public Education reported a 7.4% revenue growth and a 22% increase in EBITDA, showcasing robust financial health. (stocktitan.net)
Insiders, including significant shareholder 325 Capital LLC, purchased approximately $225,826 worth of stock in August 2024, reflecting internal confidence in the company's prospects. (investing.com)
The company's P/S ratio of 0.8x is below the industry average of 1.7x, suggesting potential undervaluation or market skepticism about future growth. (simplywall.st)
Proposed federal budget cuts and policy changes, such as the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' could divert funding from public education, potentially impacting institutions like American Public Education. (time.com)
The potential dissolution of the federal education department, as discussed in recent political debates, could lead to increased inequalities and challenges for public education providers. (ft.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jul 2025.
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APEI Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for American Public Education stock?
American Public Education (APEI) has a market cap of $553M as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for American Public Education stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for American Public Education (APEI) stock is 30.14 as of July 18, 2025.
Does American Public Education stock pay dividends?
No, American Public Education (APEI) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of July 18, 2025.
When is the next American Public Education dividend payment date?
American Public Education (APEI) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for American Public Education?
American Public Education (APEI) has a beta rating of 1.59. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.