Phoenix Education Partners, Inc (PXED) Financial Ratios
3 years of historical data (2023–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services
EV/EBITDA
4.28
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5yr avg: N/A
P/FCF
16.85
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5yr avg: N/A
P/B Ratio
4.55
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5yr avg: N/A
ROE
↑
45.5%
↓+34% vs avg
5yr avg: 33.9%
30Y Low21%·High45%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.30
↓-31% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.44
30Y Low0.3·High0.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
PXED Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc trades at 8.1x earnings, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 58%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.8x P/FCF.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.1B | — | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $1.0B | — | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.14 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.09 | — | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 4.55 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 16.85 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 12.52 | — | — | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
PXED EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's enterprise value stands at 4.3x EBITDA. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.3x, placing the stock at a 62% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 4.28 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 4.72 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — |
PXED Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc earns an operating margin of 21.7%, significantly above the Consumer Defensive sector average of 1.1%. Operating margins have expanded from 15.2% to 21.7% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 45.5% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 6.8%. ROIC of 104.9% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.5%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 56.7% | 56.7% | 57.5% | 54.6% |
| Operating Margin | 21.7% | 21.7% | 21.3% | 15.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% | 7.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 45.5% | 45.5% | 34.7% | 21.4% |
| ROA | 22.5% | 22.5% | 16.4% | 9.5% |
| ROIC | 104.9% | 104.9% | 102.1% | 59.2% |
| ROCE | 56.3% | 56.3% | 47.3% | 31.0% |
PXED Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.3x, which is very conservative (91% below the sector average of 3.4x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $137M exceeds total debt of $73M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 455.3x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.24 | 0.32 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.38 | 0.65 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.26 | -0.61 | -0.47 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.26 | -0.26 | -0.96 | -0.94 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.97 | -1.52 | -1.58 |
| Interest Coverage | 455.35 | 455.35 | 210.52 | 71.91 |
Net cash position: cash ($137M) exceeds total debt ($73M)
PXED Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.64x means Phoenix Education Partners, Inc can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 1.47x to 1.64x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 1.47 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 1.47 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.25 | 0.92 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.04 | 1.37 | 1.22 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 21.37 | 19.69 | 20.05 |
PXED Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc returns 39.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 19.6% dividend yield and 19.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 160.1%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 12.3% (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 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.6% | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 160.1% | 160.1% | 61.8% | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 12.3% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 5.9% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 19.6% | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 39.2% | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $36M | $36M | $36M |
Peer Comparison
Compare PXED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PXEDYou | $1B | 8.1 | 4.3 | 16.8 | 56.7% | 21.7% | 45.5% | 104.9% | 0.3 |
 PRDO | $2B | 14.2 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 71.7% | 23.2% | 16.6% | 15.3% | 0.4 |
 LAUR | $5B | 17.0 | 9.8 | 17.5 | 28.3% | 25.3% | 26.2% | 20.3% | 1.6 |
 ATGE | $4B | 17.6 | 10.9 | 12.9 | 56.9% | 19.1% | 16.9% | 12.8% | 2.0 |
 GHC | $5B | 17.0 | 15.0 | 18.3 | 27.6% | 5.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 4.1 |
 LOPE | $4B | 21.3 | 13.3 | 18.7 | 52.4% | 27.5% | 28.2% | 32.5% | 0.6 |
 APEI | $992M | 40.2 | 15.9 | 21.5 | — | — | 10.5% | — | 1.2 |
 COUR | $1B | -20.2 | — | 9.9 | 54.6% | -10.3% | -8.3% | — | — |
 STRA | $2B | 14.6 | 7.2 | 11.7 | 49.0% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 9.0% | 0.4 |
 UTI | $2B | 31.5 | 15.0 | 35.3 | 49.7% | 10.0% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 2.0 |
 LRN | $4B | 15.4 | 7.7 | 10.5 | 39.2% | 15.0% | 21.7% | 22.0% | 1.2 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 19.4 | 11.3 | 15.0 | 40.1% | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PXED stock.
What is Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's P/E ratio?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's current P/E ratio is 8.1x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's EV/EBITDA?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's current EV/EBITDA is 4.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA.
What is Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's ROE?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's return on equity (ROE) is 45.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 33.9%.
Is PXED stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Phoenix Education Partners, Inc is trading at a P/E of 8.1x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's dividend yield?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's current dividend yield is 19.64% with a payout ratio of 160.1%.
What are Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's profit margins?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc has 56.7% gross margin and 21.7% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Phoenix Education Partners, Inc have?
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.3x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.