40.295 USD
+0.2 (+0.49%)
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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
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 Return On Equity of 8.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: APEI outperforms 61.84% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.88%, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APEI is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.11%) for APEI is below the current ROIC(8.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (3.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APEI has declined.
APEI has a better Operating Margin (8.88%) than 64.47% of its industry peers.
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 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APEI is creating some value.
APEI has more shares outstanding than it did 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
An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that APEI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.69, APEI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of APEI is 1.58, which is an excellent value as it means it would take APEI, only 1.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.58, APEI belongs to the top 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 | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC8.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.84, APEI belongs to the top 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%.
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.
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 25.50, APEI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as APEI.
APEI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.00.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.05, the valuation of APEI can be described as rather expensive.
67.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
APEI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.05 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APEI indicates a rather cheap valuation: APEI is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.45 |
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)0.49
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% |
NASDAQ:APEI (1/9/2026, 2:40:18 PM)
40.295
+0.2 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.6%
Ins Owner Change0.67%
Market Cap728.94M
Revenue(TTM)654.64M
Net Income(TTM)24.20M
Analysts82.86
Price Target41.82 (3.78%)
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)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 | 25.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.61 | ||
| P/tB | 3.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.45 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY3.92%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)3.31
FCFY8.23%
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 | 3.69 |
F-Score8
WACC8.68%
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.