83.92 USD
-0.6 (-0.71%)
83.92 USD
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Overall STRA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STRA against 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. STRA has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. STRA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. STRA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make STRA suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- STRA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year STRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years STRA has always been profitable.
- STRA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- STRA has a better Return On Assets (5.40%) than 67.11% of its industry peers.
- STRA has a Return On Equity (6.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- STRA has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.92%) than 69.74% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STRA is significantly below the industry average of 10.30%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.92%) for STRA is above the 3 year average (4.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 6.89% | ||
| ROIC | 6.92% |
ROA(3y)3.65%
ROA(5y)3.42%
ROE(3y)4.62%
ROE(5y)4.4%
ROIC(3y)4.24%
ROIC(5y)4.18%
1.3 Margins
- STRA has a Profit Margin of 9.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRA outperforms 69.74% of its industry peers.
- STRA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STRA has a Operating Margin of 14.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRA outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- STRA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- STRA has a Gross Margin (47.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- STRA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.08% | ||
| GM | 47.95% |
OM growth 3Y9.44%
OM growth 5Y-0.54%
PM growth 3Y23.79%
PM growth 5Y2.58%
GM growth 3Y0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- STRA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STRA has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for STRA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- STRA has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- STRA has an Altman-Z score of 3.69. This indicates that STRA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.69, STRA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for STRA. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that STRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.22, STRA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that STRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STRA's Quick ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STRA outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- STRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.33%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, STRA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.74% in the past year.
- STRA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.12% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.33%
EPS 3Y0.34%
EPS 5Y-6.07%
EPS Q2Q%40.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
3.2 Future
- STRA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.88% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y22.87%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.67, STRA is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STRA is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- STRA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- STRA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.80.
- 80.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STRA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- STRA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STRA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STRA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- STRA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STRA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- STRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.35, STRA pays a better dividend. On top of this STRA pays more dividend than 96.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- STRA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STRA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.49%.
- STRA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- STRA has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 50.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STRA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of STRA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.94%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
83.92
-0.6 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners93.98%
Inst Owner Change0.24%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap1.97B
Revenue(TTM)1.26B
Net Income(TTM)114.04M
Analysts84.44
Price Target100.3 (19.52%)
Short Float %3.82%
Short Ratio5.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Yearly Dividend2.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.49%
DP50.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.21%
Min EPS beat(2)3.97%
Max EPS beat(2)22.46%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.61%
Min EPS beat(4)0.41%
Max EPS beat(4)35.59%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)27.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)20.15%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.55%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.55%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.93%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.27 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 11.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY6.82%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY7.81%
FCF(TTM)5.61
FCFY6.68%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY8.87%
SpS53.49
BVpS70.5
TBVpS7.24
PEG (NY)0.64
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number95.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 6.89% | ||
| ROCE | 9.95% | ||
| ROIC | 6.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 74.51% | ||
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.08% | ||
| GM | 47.95% | ||
| FCFM | 10.48% |
ROA(3y)3.65%
ROA(5y)3.42%
ROE(3y)4.62%
ROE(5y)4.4%
ROIC(3y)4.24%
ROIC(5y)4.18%
ROICexc(3y)4.74%
ROICexc(5y)4.68%
ROICexgc(3y)39.25%
ROICexgc(5y)36.61%
ROCE(3y)6.09%
ROCE(5y)6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y24.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.19%
OM growth 3Y9.44%
OM growth 5Y-0.54%
PM growth 3Y23.79%
PM growth 5Y2.58%
GM growth 3Y0.31%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
F-Score7
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)74.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)63%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.91%
Profit Quality(3y)135.55%
Profit Quality(5y)151.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.33%
EPS 3Y0.34%
EPS 5Y-6.07%
EPS Q2Q%40.52%
EPS Next Y22.87%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.53%
Revenue growth 5Y4.12%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
Revenue Next Year3.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.59%
EBIT growth 3Y12.22%
EBIT growth 5Y3.55%
EBIT Next Year66.32%
EBIT Next 3Y27.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y160.21%
FCF growth 3Y-0.6%
FCF growth 5Y-4.65%
OCF growth 1Y97.41%
OCF growth 3Y-2.11%
OCF growth 5Y-3.48%
STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC / STRA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STRA.
What is the valuation status for STRA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) stock?
STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) is 14.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.19.
Can you provide the financial health for STRA stock?
The financial health rating of STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) is 7 / 10.