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APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.
$41.38$759M
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American Public Education, Inc.

APEI
NASDAQ · Education & Training
$41.38
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$759M
P/E30.4x
52W High$61.59
Volume213.4K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Expansion and Debt Reduction Drive Turnaround

APEI is executing a successful turnaround, evidenced by operating margin expansion from 1.5% in Q2 2024 to 12.5% in Q1 2026 and a 470 basis point gross margin improvement. The company has significantly deleveraged, reducing total debt from $205.4M to $71.8M ov...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

APEI price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+73% Peers

P/E is 73% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 30 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 70% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 9

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
APEI+14.47%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
APEI+12.05%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
APEI+725.95%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+89.46%
5-Year Return
APEI+58.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+75.54%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
30.4x
Forward P/EExpansion
15.8x
EV/EBITDA67th %ile
10.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
6.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
30.4x
27.8x
67th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
10.6x
9.9x
67th· Fair
Price/FCF
16.5x
15.3x
60th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$39.29-5.1%
Base (Fair)$69.42+19.1%
Bull$113.26+173.7%
$39.29 Bear$69.42 Base$113.26 Bull
Current Market Price: $41.38
Trades at a 40.4% discount to Base DCF ($69.42)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$649M+3.9% YoY
Net income
$32M+95.8% YoY
Free cash flow
$46M+65.9% YoY
Operating margin
8.3%+3.0 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)12.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)10.5%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 10, 2026
$0.52+45.0%
vs $0.36
$172M+0.5%
vs $171M
Q2 2026
May 11, 2026
$0.94+54.1%
vs $0.61
$175M+0.6%
vs $174M
Q2 2026
Mar 12, 2026
$0.67+71.8%
vs $0.39
$158M+4.3%
vs $152M
Q4 2025
Nov 10, 2025
$0.30+433.3%
vs -$0.09
$163M+1.5%
vs $161M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
PRNewsWire·6d ago
Rasmussen University to Celebrate Approximately 6,200 Graduates at its Minnesota Commencement Ceremony

Graduates from 32 states and Washington, D.C., to gather in St. Paul for Rasmussen University's final 2026 commencement celebration ST.

Zacks Investment Research·6d ago
Why American Public Education (APEI) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Defense World·Sep 11, 2026
Hsbc Holdings PLC Has $4.38 Million Holdings in American Public Education, Inc. $APEI

Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its stake in shares of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) by 350.3% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 80,658 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 62,746 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC owned

Zacks Investment Research·Sep 10, 2026
Here's Why American Public Education (APEI) is a Strong Value Stock

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark APEI against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
APEI logoAPEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.Current
$41.38$759.05M30.433.89%4.86%10.54%0.36%
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$31.44$1.97B12.9924.2%20.63%17.7%—
STRA logoSTRAStrategic Education, Inc.
$78.24$1.78B14.443.96%10.46%8.19%—
GPI logoGPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.
$247.51$2.95B9.8513.23%1.31%9.96%—
LAUR logoLAURLaureate Education, Inc.
$36.72$5.14B19.438.64%17.57%28.6%—
UTI logoUTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.
$20.42$1.12B18.0714.05%3.88%10.17%—

Compare APEI vs Peers

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PRDO

Most directly comparable listed peer for APEI.

Scale Benchmark

vs DUOL

Larger-name benchmark to compare APEI against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PRDO, STRA, GPI, LAUR

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

APEI SEC Filings & Documents

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 26, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Mar 12, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 6, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 5, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 10, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 11, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 10, 2025·SEC

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APEI Frequently Asked Questions

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is American Public Education, Inc.'s revenue?

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported $668.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3662% increase from $17.8M in 2003.

How fast is American Public Education, Inc. growing?

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) grew revenue by 3.9% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is APEI profitable?

Yes, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is profitable, generating $45.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (4.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does APEI pay dividends?

Yes, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.36%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is APEI's return on equity?

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is American Public Education, Inc.'s free cash flow?

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) generated $70.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in APEI back in 2003?

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