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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PRDO - Nasdaq - US71363P1066 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

25.97  -1.2 (-4.42%)

After market: 26.2 +0.23 (+0.89%)

Fundamental Rating

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PRDO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. PRDO gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. PRDO has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. These ratings would make PRDO suitable for value investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PRDO had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PRDO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years PRDO 4 years were profitable.
PRDO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PRDO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPRDO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

PRDO has a better Return On Assets (11.94%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
PRDO has a Return On Equity of 14.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: PRDO outperforms 73.44% of its industry peers.
PRDO has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRDO outperforms 85.94% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PRDO is in line with the industry average of 12.02%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.94%
ROE 14.25%
ROIC 12.24%
ROA(3y)12.54%
ROA(5y)13.3%
ROE(3y)15.87%
ROE(5y)17.24%
ROIC(3y)13.87%
ROIC(5y)14.36%
PRDO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPRDO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.42%, PRDO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
PRDO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.67%, PRDO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRDO has grown nicely.
PRDO has a better Gross Margin (82.25%) than 92.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PRDO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.67%
PM (TTM) 20.42%
GM 82.25%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y13.59%
PM growth 3Y4.77%
PM growth 5Y16.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
PRDO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPRDO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PRDO is still creating some value.
There is no outstanding debt for PRDO. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PRDO Yearly Shares OutstandingPRDO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
PRDO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPRDO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

PRDO has an Altman-Z score of 8.37. This indicates that PRDO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PRDO's Altman-Z score of 8.37 is amongst the best of the industry. PRDO outperforms 95.31% of its industry peers.
PRDO has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.37
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC10.55%
PRDO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPRDO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

PRDO has a Current Ratio of 5.48. This indicates that PRDO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PRDO's Current ratio of 5.48 is amongst the best of the industry. PRDO outperforms 90.63% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.45 indicates that PRDO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PRDO (5.45) is better than 90.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.48
Quick Ratio 5.45
PRDO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPRDO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PRDO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.05%, 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 10.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.05%
EPS 3Y10.44%
EPS 5Y10.19%
EPS Q2Q%85.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%19.27%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y5.12%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
PRDO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPRDO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
PRDO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPRDO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.34, the valuation of PRDO can be described as very reasonable.
85.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRDO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PRDO to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.63), we can say PRDO is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.79, the valuation of PRDO can be described as very reasonable.
90.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRDO, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PRDO is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.34
Fwd PE 10.79
PRDO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPRDO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

90.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRDO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PRDO indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRDO is cheaper than 89.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.18
EV/EBITDA 3.34
PRDO Per share dataPRDO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PRDO does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of PRDO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%, PRDO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.39, PRDO pays a better dividend. On top of this PRDO pays more dividend than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PRDO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%

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
PRDO Yearly Dividends per sharePRDO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

22.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PRDO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.78%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
PRDO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPRDO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M 100M 150M
PRDO Dividend Payout.PRDO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PRDO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP

NASDAQ:PRDO (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 26.2 +0.23 (+0.89%)

25.97

-1.2 (-4.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-18 2025-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2025-04-29
Inst Owners98.31%
Inst Owner Change3.81%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-2.86%
Market Cap1.71B
Analysts85.71
Price Target32.64 (25.68%)
Short Float %8.78%
Short Ratio13.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP22.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-28 2025-02-28 (0.13)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.28%
Min EPS beat(2)1.42%
Max EPS beat(2)9.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.16%
Min EPS beat(4)1.42%
Max EPS beat(4)15.09%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.22%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)13.31%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)11.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.02%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.34
Fwd PE 10.79
P/S 2.61
P/FCF 11.18
P/OCF 10.86
P/B 1.82
P/tB 2.58
EV/EBITDA 3.34
EPS(TTM)2.29
EY8.82%
EPS(NY)2.41
Fwd EY9.27%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY8.94%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY9.21%
SpS9.93
BVpS14.23
TBVpS10.06
PEG (NY)2.22
PEG (5Y)1.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.94%
ROE 14.25%
ROCE 16.51%
ROIC 12.24%
ROICexc 47.04%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.67%
PM (TTM) 20.42%
GM 82.25%
FCFM 23.38%
ROA(3y)12.54%
ROA(5y)13.3%
ROE(3y)15.87%
ROE(5y)17.24%
ROIC(3y)13.87%
ROIC(5y)14.36%
ROICexc(3y)42.65%
ROICexc(5y)42.04%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)18.72%
ROCE(5y)19.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y78.08%
ROICexcg growth 5Y55.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.3%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y13.59%
PM growth 3Y4.77%
PM growth 5Y16.97%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 36.5%
Cap/Sales 0.71%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.53%
Profit Quality 114.48%
Current Ratio 5.48
Quick Ratio 5.45
Altman-Z 8.37
F-Score7
WACC10.55%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)54.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.41%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.3%
Profit Quality(3y)125.9%
Profit Quality(5y)122.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.05%
EPS 3Y10.44%
EPS 5Y10.19%
EPS Q2Q%85.19%
EPS Next Y5.12%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%19.27%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.6%
EBIT growth 3Y4.7%
EBIT growth 5Y18.23%
EBIT Next Year9.39%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.08%
FCF growth 3Y-14.71%
FCF growth 5Y15.99%
OCF growth 1Y1.76%
OCF growth 3Y-14.62%
OCF growth 5Y14.47%