42.02 USD
-0.21 (-0.5%)
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
- APEI had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year APEI had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of APEI (4.61%) is better than 64.47% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.66%, APEI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of APEI (8.88%) is better than 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 10.15%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.70%, APEI is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- APEI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- APEI has a Operating Margin of 8.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: APEI outperforms 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.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for APEI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- APEI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, APEI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- APEI has an Altman-Z score of 3.78. This indicates that APEI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.78, APEI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.58% 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.
- APEI's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.58 is amongst the best of the industry. APEI outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that APEI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- APEI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: APEI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC8.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that APEI has no problem at all paying 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 has a Quick ratio of 2.84. This is amongst the best in 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
- APEI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 116.44%, which is quite impressive.
- 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.
- APEI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.75%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 64.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- APEI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y51.55%
EPS Next 2Y76.09%
EPS Next 3Y64.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.96%
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, APEI can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- APEI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.82. APEI is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of APEI.
- 61.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APEI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.95, APEI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APEI is valued a bit cheaper than 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- APEI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. APEI is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.97 |
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.
- APEI's earnings are expected to grow with 64.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y76.09%
EPS Next 3Y64.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- APEI does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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 5 / 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.