AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION (APEI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:APEI - US02913V1035 - Common Stock
34.48 USD
+1.05 (+3.14%)
APEI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 79 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. APEI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. APEI has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
In multiple years APEI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years APEI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.61%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of APEI (8.66%) is better than 63.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of APEI (8.88%) is better than 78.48% of its industry peers.
APEI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.11%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.10%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.70%, APEI is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APEI has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.88%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.29% 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 54.22%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
APEI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, APEI has more shares outstanding
APEI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
APEI has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that APEI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
APEI has a Altman-Z score of 3.39. This is in the better half of the industry: APEI outperforms 79.75% 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 81.01% 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 | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of APEI (2.84) is better than 87.34% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.84 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
APEI has a better Quick ratio (2.84) than 88.61% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.13% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.75% in the past year.
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 58.17% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.82, APEI is valued on the expensive side.
APEI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.46. APEI is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.03, the valuation of APEI can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APEI is valued a bit cheaper than 69.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.39, APEI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, APEI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
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 58.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.54
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 (11/19/2025, 2:57:48 PM)
34.48
+1.05 (+3.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.56%
Inst Owner Change4.85%
Ins Owners4.06%
Ins Owner Change-26.03%
Market Cap623.05M
Revenue(TTM)654.64M
Net Income(TTM)24.20M
Analysts82.86
Price Target40.8 (18.33%)
Short Float %6.46%
Short Ratio3.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)11.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-222.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.29 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 3.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.81 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY4.58%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY6.24%
FCF(TTM)3.32
FCFY9.62%
OCF(TTM)4.16
OCFY12.06%
SpS36.23
BVpS15.46
TBVpS10.6
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.44
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 | 3.39 |
F-Score8
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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 Y40.36%
EPS Next 2Y72.87%
EPS Next 3Y58.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.75%
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 1Y69.04%
EBIT growth 3Y6.95%
EBIT growth 5Y13.38%
EBIT Next Year196.75%
EBIT Next 3Y55.39%
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
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 21.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.
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.