Legacy Education Inc. (LGCY) Financial Ratios
24 years of historical data (2002–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services
EV/EBITDA
13.10
-2% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.35
30Y Low13.3·High13.3
P/FCF
20.12
-2% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.48
30Y Low20.5·High20.5
P/B Ratio
3.40
-2% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.46
30Y Low3.5·High3.5
ROE
↓
23.7%
↑-41% vs avg
5yr avg: 40.1%
30Y Low-64%·High113%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.70
↑+98% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.86
30Y Low0.1·High18.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LGCY Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Legacy Education Inc. trades at 18.7x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 18.9x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. This is roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.3x. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 20.1x P/FCF, roughly in line with the 5-year average of 20.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $139M | $142M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $137M | $139M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 18.66 | 18.95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 2.17 | 2.21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 3.40 | 3.46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 20.12 | 20.48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 17.93 | 18.26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LGCY EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Legacy Education Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 13.1x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 13.3x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.6x, placing the stock at a 13% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.10 | 13.35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 13.68 | 12.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
LGCY Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Legacy Education Inc. earns an operating margin of 15.6%, above the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.5%. Operating margins have expanded from 10.2% to 15.6% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 23.7% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 6.5%. ROIC of 27.1% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.6%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 45.9% | 45.9% | 42.7% | 99.4% | 41.0% | 52.0% | 30.7% | 35.1% | 28.9% | -4.9% | -9.7% |
| Operating Margin | 15.6% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 16.0% | -14.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | -27.0% | -214.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 7.6% | 16.6% | -4.2% | 7.9% | -12.4% | -17.8% | -207.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 23.7% | 23.7% | 27.0% | 18.4% | 19.0% | 112.6% | -11.3% | — | — | — | — |
| ROA | 14.4% | 14.4% | 16.4% | 11.1% | 12.1% | 67.0% | -0.1% | 3.0% | -3.9% | -3.8% | -39.8% |
| ROIC | 27.1% | 27.1% | 32.6% | 31.1% | 48.2% | 136.7% | -0.3% | 3.7% | 1.8% | -7.5% | -47.1% |
| ROCE | 24.9% | 24.9% | 28.6% | 22.0% | 24.9% | 99.0% | -1.0% | 5.2% | 1.4% | -6.2% | -43.4% |
LGCY Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Legacy Education Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.7x, which is manageable (52% below the sector average of 3.5x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $20M exceeds total debt of $18M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 98.8x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.22 | 0.36 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.20 | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.70 | 1.70 | 0.75 | 1.44 | 0.28 | 0.12 | — | 6.40 | 9.41 | 18.02 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.06 | -0.25 | -0.24 | -0.57 | -0.61 | -0.03 | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.25 | -0.25 | -0.85 | -0.97 | -2.26 | -0.71 | — | 6.40 | 9.41 | 17.99 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.38 | -4.52 | -2.37 | -9.85 | -1.45 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 98.78 | 98.78 | 60.12 | 41.15 | 32.66 | 71.76 | -7.82 | -0.01 | 0.41 | 0.31 | -8.14 |
Net cash position: cash ($20M) exceeds total debt ($18M)
LGCY Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Legacy Education Inc.'s current ratio of 2.69x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 2.04x to 2.69x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | 2.69 | 2.35 | 2.04 | 2.47 | 2.18 | 1.57 | 0.15 | 0.78 | 0.96 | 1.60 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.35 | 1.99 | 2.40 | 2.13 | 1.54 | 0.15 | 0.78 | 0.96 | 1.60 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.47 | 1.47 | 0.99 | 1.09 | 1.37 | 1.26 | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.93 | 1.31 | 1.30 | 1.49 | 3.22 | 1.53 | 0.38 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.21 |
| Inventory Turnover | 29.09 | 29.09 | — | 44.15 | 40.91 | 75.11 | 91.50 | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 86.80 | 103.82 | 75.17 | 73.85 | 30.00 | 94.50 | 1.98 | 75.44 | 77.34 | 64.01 |
LGCY Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Legacy Education Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 5.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | 34.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.4% | 5.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.0% | 4.9% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $13M | $12M | $28M | $28M | $27M | $15M | $69M | $72M | $71M | $69M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LGCY with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LGCYYou | $139M | 18.7 | 13.1 | 20.1 | 45.9% | 15.6% | 23.7% | 27.1% | 1.7 |
 PRDO | $2B | 14.1 | 8.9 | 9.9 | 71.7% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 15.3% | 0.4 |
 STRA | $2B | 14.3 | 7.1 | 11.4 | 49.0% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 9.0% | 0.4 |
 LAUR | $5B | 19.4 | 11.0 | 19.9 | 28.3% | 25.3% | 26.2% | 20.3% | 1.6 |
 GHC | $5B | 17.7 | 15.5 | 19.1 | 27.6% | 5.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 4.1 |
 LOPE | $4B | 19.1 | 11.9 | 16.8 | 52.4% | 27.5% | 28.2% | 32.5% | 0.6 |
 UTI | $2B | 34.6 | 16.4 | 38.9 | 49.7% | 10.0% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 2.0 |
 LINC | $1B | 71.0 | 32.3 | — | 60.4% | 5.8% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 4.0 |
 COUR | $904M | -17.2 | — | 8.4 | 54.6% | -10.3% | -8.3% | — | — |
 UDMY | $677M | 180.2 | 20.0 | 8.4 | 65.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -56.7% | 0.4 |
 APEI | $956M | 38.3 | 13.5 | 20.7 | 51.7% | 8.3% | 10.5% | 12.4% | 2.3 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 19.3 | 11.6 | 15.3 | 40.7% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 3.5 |
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What is Legacy Education Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Legacy Education Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 18.7x. The historical average is 18.9x.
What is Legacy Education Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Legacy Education Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 13.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.3x.
What is Legacy Education Inc.'s ROE?
Legacy Education Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 23.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 16.5%.
Is LGCY stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Legacy Education Inc. is trading at a P/E of 18.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Legacy Education Inc.'s profit margins?
Legacy Education Inc. has 45.9% gross margin and 15.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Legacy Education Inc. have?
Legacy Education Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.