28.53 USD
-0.18 (-0.63%)
Taking everything into account, PRDO scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PRDO was compared to 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. PRDO has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PRDO is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! This makes PRDO very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PRDO was profitable.
In the past year PRDO had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PRDO has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PRDO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
PRDO's Return On Assets of 11.97% is amongst the best of the industry. PRDO outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
PRDO's Return On Equity of 15.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PRDO outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.77%, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
PRDO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.82%. This is above the industry average of 8.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.97% | ||
| ROE | 15.59% | ||
| ROIC | 12.77% |
ROA(3y)12.2%
ROA(5y)13.35%
ROE(3y)15.38%
ROE(5y)17.07%
ROIC(3y)12.82%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PRDO (19.18%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
PRDO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PRDO has a Operating Margin of 23.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRDO outperforms 93.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PRDO has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of PRDO (77.42%) is better than 89.47% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.18% | ||
| GM | 77.42% |
OM growth 3Y6.85%
OM growth 5Y13.74%
PM growth 3Y11.06%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.36%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, PRDO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PRDO has less shares outstanding
PRDO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.06 indicates that PRDO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PRDO has a Altman-Z score of 6.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRDO outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
PRDO has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.07. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PRDO (0.07) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that PRDO is not too dependend on debt financing.
PRDO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is in the better half of the industry: PRDO outperforms 72.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.47 indicates that PRDO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.47, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
PRDO has a Quick Ratio of 4.45. This indicates that PRDO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PRDO (4.45) is better than 93.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PRDO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.19% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 24.23% 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 1.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.33%
EPS 3Y10.44%
EPS 5Y10.19%
EPS Q2Q%10.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.57%
Revenue growth 5Y1.65%
Sales Q2Q%24.76%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, PRDO will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.28% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.73% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.99%
Revenue Next 2Y14.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.32, which indicates a very decent valuation of PRDO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PRDO indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRDO is cheaper than 82.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, PRDO is valued rather cheaply.
PRDO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.06.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRDO indicates a rather cheap valuation: PRDO is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PRDO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say PRDO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PRDO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRDO is cheaper than 96.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PRDO is valued cheaper than 88.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PRDO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PRDO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.11
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, PRDO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
PRDO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. PRDO pays more dividend than 93.42% of the companies in the same industry.
PRDO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
PRDO has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PRDO pays out 23.39% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP23.39%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:PRDO (12/12/2025, 10:26:36 AM)
28.53
-0.18 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners98.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.25%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-13.44%
Market Cap1.84B
Revenue(TTM)810.89M
Net Income(TTM)155.57M
Analysts85.71
Price Target42.84 (50.16%)
Short Float %5.2%
Short Ratio5.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP23.39%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.76%
Min EPS beat(2)1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)4.47%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.91%
Min EPS beat(4)1.06%
Max EPS beat(4)4.47%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)6.03%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)8.45%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.35%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.03%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.38%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.02%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.84 | ||
| P/tB | 2.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.14 |
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY8.83%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY9.94%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY10.64%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY11.07%
SpS12.61
BVpS15.51
TBVpS10.22
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)1.11
Graham Number29.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.97% | ||
| ROE | 15.59% | ||
| ROCE | 17.01% | ||
| ROIC | 12.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 98.51% | ||
| OM | 23.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.18% | ||
| GM | 77.42% | ||
| FCFM | 24.07% |
ROA(3y)12.2%
ROA(5y)13.35%
ROE(3y)15.38%
ROE(5y)17.07%
ROIC(3y)12.82%
ROIC(5y)14.34%
ROICexc(3y)34.03%
ROICexc(5y)41.11%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.08%
ROCE(5y)19.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-50.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-21.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.97%
OM growth 3Y6.85%
OM growth 5Y13.74%
PM growth 3Y11.06%
PM growth 5Y14.2%
GM growth 3Y-0.82%
GM growth 5Y-0.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.07% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 87.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
F-Score6
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)44.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.27%
Profit Quality(3y)106.43%
Profit Quality(5y)124.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.33%
EPS 3Y10.44%
EPS 5Y10.19%
EPS Q2Q%10.17%
EPS Next Y13.58%
EPS Next 2Y11.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.57%
Revenue growth 5Y1.65%
Sales Q2Q%24.76%
Revenue Next Year26.99%
Revenue Next 2Y14.73%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.74%
EBIT growth 3Y6.25%
EBIT growth 5Y15.62%
EBIT Next Year30.22%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.86%
FCF growth 3Y-4.57%
FCF growth 5Y18.25%
OCF growth 1Y45.72%
OCF growth 3Y-5.44%
OCF growth 5Y17.19%
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP / PRDO FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to PRDO.
Can you provide the valuation status for PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of PRDO stock?
PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) is expected to grow by 13.58% in the next year.
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 23.39%.