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STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC (STRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STRA - US86272C1036 - Common Stock

80.41 USD
-0.36 (-0.45%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM
80.41 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall STRA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STRA against 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. While STRA has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. STRA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. STRA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes STRA very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STRA was profitable.
STRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
STRA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STRA had a positive operating cash flow.
STRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTRA 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 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.40%, STRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.89%, STRA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.44% of the companies in the same industry.
STRA's Return On Invested Capital of 6.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
STRA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.24%. This is below the industry average of 9.07%.
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 RankSector 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%
STRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.08%, STRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STRA has grown nicely.
STRA's Operating Margin of 14.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRA outperforms 75.32% of its industry peers.
STRA's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
STRA has a Gross Margin of 47.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STRA outperforms 50.65% of its industry peers.
STRA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
STRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STRA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STRA has more shares outstanding
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.
STRA Yearly Shares OutstandingSTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
STRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.57 indicates that STRA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
STRA has a Altman-Z score of 3.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRA outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
STRA 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 3.57
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.74%
STRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that STRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STRA's Current ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STRA outperforms 53.25% of its industry peers.
STRA has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.22, STRA is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
STRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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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.
Measured over the past years, STRA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.12% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
STRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B
STRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

STRA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.06.
74.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STRA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.55. STRA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.27, the valuation of STRA can be described as correct.
79.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STRA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say STRA is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.06
Fwd PE 12.27
STRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STRA is valued a bit cheaper than 77.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.35
EV/EBITDA 7.46
STRA Per share dataSTRA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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.
STRA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%, STRA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.33, STRA pays a better dividend. On top of this STRA pays more dividend than 97.40% 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 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%

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
STRA Yearly Dividends per shareSTRA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

STRA pays out 50.94% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
STRA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP50.94%
EPS Next 2Y16.02%
EPS Next 3Y15.88%
STRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
STRA Dividend Payout.STRA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STRA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC

NASDAQ:STRA (12/15/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 80.41 0 (0%)

80.41

-0.36 (-0.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners93.88%
Inst Owner Change-1.55%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.19%
Market Cap1.89B
Revenue(TTM)1.26B
Net Income(TTM)114.04M
Analysts84.44
Price Target100.3 (24.74%)
Short Float %3.45%
Short Ratio5.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.96%
Yearly Dividend2.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.49%
DP50.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.6)
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)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)-2.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.06
Fwd PE 12.27
P/S 1.5
P/FCF 14.35
P/OCF 10.8
P/B 1.14
P/tB 11.1
EV/EBITDA 7.46
EPS(TTM)5.72
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY8.15%
FCF(TTM)5.61
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)7.45
OCFY9.26%
SpS53.49
BVpS70.5
TBVpS7.24
PEG (NY)0.61
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number95.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.57
F-Score7
WACC8.74%
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 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%.