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STRA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While STRA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. STRA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. STRA also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, STRA could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STRA had positive earnings in the past year.
STRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
STRA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years STRA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 Return On Invested Capital of 6.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRA outperforms 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 10.41%.
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's Profit Margin of 9.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRA outperforms 69.74% of its industry peers.
STRA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.48%, STRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STRA has remained more or less at the same level.
STRA has a Gross Margin (47.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STRA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for STRA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, STRA has more shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.58 indicates that STRA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.58, STRA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.89% 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 | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
STRA has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that STRA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.22, STRA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.32% 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STRA outperforms 56.58% 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.
STRA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -6.07% yearly.
Looking at the last year, STRA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.74% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.12% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, STRA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.88% on average per year.
STRA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.08% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.19, the valuation of STRA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STRA is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say STRA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38, the valuation of STRA can be described as correct.
77.63% 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 23.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STRA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 14.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
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)0.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, STRA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.32, STRA pays a better dividend. On top of this STRA pays more dividend than 97.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
STRA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of STRA has a limited annual growth rate of 2.49%.
STRA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.88%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap1.91B
Revenue(TTM)1.26B
Net Income(TTM)114.04M
Analysts84.44
Price Target100.3 (23.6%)
Short Float %3.48%
Short Ratio4.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend2.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.49%
DP50.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date
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)1.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.9 | ||
| P/B | 1.15 | ||
| P/tB | 11.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)5.61
FCFY6.91%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY9.18%
SpS53.49
BVpS70.5
TBVpS7.24
PEG (NY)0.62
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 | 3.58 |
F-Score7
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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 of STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (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 expected EPS growth for STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) is expected to grow by 22.87% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for STRA stock?
The dividend rating of STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.94%.