Logo image of PRDO

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP (PRDO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PRDO - Nasdaq - US71363P1066 - Common Stock

27.67  +0.34 (+1.24%)

After market: 27.67 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, PRDO scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PRDO was compared to 71 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings would make PRDO suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

Quickly go to:

8

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PRDO had positive earnings in the past year.
PRDO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PRDO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years PRDO had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
The Return On Equity of PRDO (14.25%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
PRDO has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRDO outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PRDO is above the industry average of 11.87%.
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

The Profit Margin of PRDO (20.42%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PRDO has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.67%, PRDO belongs to the best 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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.25%, PRDO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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

More info and screens

10

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PRDO 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 PRDO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PRDO has less shares outstanding
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 8.48. This indicates that PRDO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PRDO has a better Altman-Z score (8.48) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.48
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC12.13%
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

A Current Ratio of 5.48 indicates that PRDO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PRDO has a Current ratio of 5.48. This is amongst the best in 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.
PRDO has a Quick ratio of 5.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. PRDO outperforms 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

More info and screens

2

3. Growth

3.1 Past

PRDO shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.74%.
PRDO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.27% yearly.
PRDO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.58%.
PRDO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.08% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.74%
EPS 3Y10.18%
EPS 5Y19.27%
EPS Q2Q%-7.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.58%
Revenue growth 3Y1.09%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.61%

3.2 Future

PRDO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.06% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PRDO will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.01%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
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

More info and screens

8

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PRDO is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.43.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PRDO is valued cheaper than 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.96. PRDO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
PRDO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PRDO is valued cheaper than 89.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.11, PRDO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.43
Fwd PE 11.49
PRDO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPRDO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PRDO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PRDO is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
89.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PRDO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.92
EV/EBITDA 3.53
PRDO Per share dataPRDO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PRDO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PRDO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A

More info and screens

3

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%, PRDO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.24, 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 1.9%

5.2 History

PRDO is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of 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 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

PRDO pays out 22.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.78%
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
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

More info and screens

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORP

NASDAQ:PRDO (1/17/2025, 8:22:06 PM)

After market: 27.67 0 (0%)

27.67

+0.34 (+1.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2025-02-19/amc
Inst Owners98.31%
Inst Owner Change-0.03%
Ins Owners1.26%
Ins Owner Change-2.86%
Market Cap1.82B
Analysts85.71
Price Target32.64 (17.96%)
Short Float %8.5%
Short Ratio11.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP22.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.43
Fwd PE 11.49
P/S 2.79
P/FCF 11.92
P/OCF 11.57
P/B 1.94
P/tB 2.75
EV/EBITDA 3.53
EPS(TTM)2.06
EY7.44%
EPS(NY)2.41
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY8.39%
OCF(TTM)2.39
OCFY8.65%
SpS9.93
BVpS14.23
TBVpS10.06
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)0.7
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 8.48
F-Score7
WACC12.13%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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)-3.74%
EPS 3Y10.18%
EPS 5Y19.27%
EPS Q2Q%-7.81%
EPS Next Y10.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.06%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.58%
Revenue growth 3Y1.09%
Revenue growth 5Y4.08%
Sales Q2Q%-5.61%
Revenue Next Year-6.12%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.01%
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%