40.19 USD
-0.31 (-0.77%)
40.19 USD
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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. APEI has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. APEI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year APEI was profitable.
- APEI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years APEI reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- APEI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- APEI has a Return On Equity of 8.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: APEI outperforms 61.84% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- APEI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.11%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.30%.
- 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 3.70%, APEI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APEI has declined.
- APEI's Operating Margin of 8.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APEI outperforms 64.47% of its industry peers.
- APEI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- APEI has a better Gross Margin (54.22%) than 65.79% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APEI has declined.
| 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.
- 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for APEI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that APEI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- APEI has a better Altman-Z score (3.69) 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that APEI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of APEI (0.34) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC8.73%
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.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.84, APEI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.84 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- APEI's Quick ratio of 2.84 is amongst the best of 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.
- Measured over the past years, APEI shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.13% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, APEI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.75% in the last year.
- APEI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.88% yearly.
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
- 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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 25.44, the valuation of APEI can be described as expensive.
- 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 (27.38), we can say APEI is valued inline with the index average.
- APEI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APEI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. APEI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APEI indicates a rather cheap valuation: APEI is cheaper than 81.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.47 |
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% |
40.19
-0.31 (-0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners114.94%
Inst Owner Change1%
Ins Owners3.6%
Ins Owner Change0.76%
Market Cap727.04M
Revenue(TTM)654.64M
Net Income(TTM)24.20M
Analysts82.86
Price Target41.82 (4.06%)
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 | 25.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 3.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.47 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.55%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY8.25%
OCF(TTM)4.15
OCFY10.33%
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 | 3.69 |
F-Score8
WACC8.73%
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.
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION?
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.