PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PRDO • US71363P1066
Current stock price
35.11 USD
+0.44 (+1.27%)
At close:
34.97 USD
-0.14 (-0.4%)
Pre-Market:
This PRDO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PRDO Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PRDO was profitable.
- PRDO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PRDO has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years PRDO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.82%, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.45%, PRDO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.98%, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PRDO is in line with the industry average of 10.88%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.79%) for PRDO is below the current ROIC(12.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.82% | ||
| ROE | 16.45% | ||
| ROIC | 12.98% |
ROA(3y)13.14%
ROA(5y)12.47%
ROE(3y)16.46%
ROE(5y)15.89%
ROIC(3y)12.79%
ROIC(5y)13.23%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.90%, PRDO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRDO has remained more or less at the same level.
- PRDO has a Operating Margin of 23.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRDO outperforms 91.78% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRDO has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 76.65%, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRDO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.9% | ||
| GM | 76.65% |
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y11.07%
PM growth 5Y0.89%
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.75%
2. PRDO Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PRDO is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PRDO has less shares outstanding
- PRDO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PRDO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- PRDO has an Altman-Z score of 7.32. This indicates that PRDO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.32, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- PRDO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.05. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- PRDO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.05) than 90.41% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PRDO is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PRDO (0.01) is better than 73.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 5.06 indicates that PRDO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PRDO (5.06) is better than 95.89% of its industry peers.
- PRDO has a Quick Ratio of 5.03. This indicates that PRDO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PRDO (5.03) is better than 95.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.03 |
3. PRDO Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PRDO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.97%, which is quite good.
- PRDO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.70% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 24.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, PRDO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.97%
EPS 3Y17.23%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.77%
Revenue growth 5Y4.24%
Sales Q2Q%19.96%
3.2 Future
- PRDO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.05% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PRDO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.64%
EPS Next 2Y13.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. PRDO Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.45, which indicates a correct valuation of PRDO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PRDO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PRDO to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say PRDO is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38 indicates a correct valuation of PRDO.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRDO indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRDO is cheaper than 80.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. PRDO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PRDO is valued cheaper than 87.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRDO is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- PRDO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PRDO's earnings are expected to grow with 13.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y13.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. PRDO Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PRDO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.42, PRDO pays a better dividend. On top of this PRDO pays more dividend than 89.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, PRDO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
5.2 History
- PRDO has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 23.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PRDO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.05%
EPS Next 2Y13.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PRDO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
35.11
+0.44 (+1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners101.07%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners1.07%
Ins Owner Change0.84%
Market Cap2.19B
Revenue(TTM)846.10M
Net Income(TTM)159.91M
Analysts85.71
Price Target42.84 (22.02%)
Short Float %4.84%
Short Ratio5.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-02 2026-03-02 (0.15)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.79%
Min EPS beat(2)4.47%
Max EPS beat(2)7.12%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.16%
Min EPS beat(4)1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)7.12%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.04%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.33%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)9.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.35%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.33%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.52%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.7%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 | ||
| P/S | 2.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.74 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.61
EY7.43%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)3.47
FCFY9.88%
OCF(TTM)3.6
OCFY10.27%
SpS13.54
BVpS15.56
TBVpS10.06
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number30.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.82% | ||
| ROE | 16.45% | ||
| ROCE | 17.66% | ||
| ROIC | 12.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 100% | ||
| OM | 23.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 18.9% | ||
| GM | 76.65% | ||
| FCFM | 25.61% |
ROA(3y)13.14%
ROA(5y)12.47%
ROE(3y)16.46%
ROE(5y)15.89%
ROIC(3y)12.79%
ROIC(5y)13.23%
ROICexc(3y)31.79%
ROICexc(5y)36.19%
ROICexgc(3y)313.48%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.4%
ROCE(5y)18%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.96%
OM growth 3Y6.69%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y11.07%
PM growth 5Y0.89%
GM growth 3Y-2.7%
GM growth 5Y-1.75%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 135.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.32 |
F-Score8
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC1.48
Cap/Depr(3y)30.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)43.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.18%
Profit Quality(3y)104.46%
Profit Quality(5y)123.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.97%
EPS 3Y17.23%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%18%
EPS Next Y8.64%
EPS Next 2Y13.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.2%
Revenue growth 3Y6.77%
Revenue growth 5Y4.24%
Sales Q2Q%19.96%
Revenue Next Year3.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.66%
EBIT growth 3Y13.91%
EBIT growth 5Y6.43%
EBIT Next Year12.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y38.03%
FCF growth 3Y16.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.95%
OCF growth 1Y39.39%
OCF growth 3Y14.97%
OCF growth 5Y4.59%
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP / PRDO Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PRDO.
What is the valuation status of PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP?
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) is 13.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.26.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PRDO stock?
The dividend rating of PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 23.05%.