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Overall APEI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated APEI against 76 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year APEI was profitable.
In the past year APEI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
APEI's Return On Assets of 4.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APEI outperforms 64.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.66%, APEI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
APEI has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: APEI outperforms 77.63% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APEI is significantly below the industry average of 10.30%.
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
The Profit Margin of APEI (3.70%) 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 8.88%, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APEI has declined.
APEI's Gross Margin of 54.22% is fine compared to the rest 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
APEI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, APEI has more shares outstanding
APEI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for APEI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.70 indicates that APEI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.70, APEI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.58, APEI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that APEI is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC8.67%
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 has a better Current ratio (2.84) than 85.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.84 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.84, APEI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.53% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
The Revenue has been growing by 16.88% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 64.11% 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 5.44% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 25.51, which means the current valuation is very expensive for APEI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APEI is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of APEI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say APEI is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.06 indicates a rather expensive valuation of APEI.
65.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APEI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say APEI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
72.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 | 12.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.5 |
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 64.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.49
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% |
40.31
+0.21 (+0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.94%
Inst Owner Change0.82%
Ins Owners3.6%
Ins Owner Change0.76%
Market Cap729.21M
Revenue(TTM)654.64M
Net Income(TTM)24.20M
Analysts82.86
Price Target41.82 (3.75%)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | 3.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY8.22%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY10.3%
SpS36.19
BVpS15.44
TBVpS10.59
PEG (NY)0.49
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 | 3.7 |
F-Score8
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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.
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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.