American Public Education, Inc.
Financials
Valuation Metrics
American Public Education, Inc.'s Market Cap is $805M. At end of 2025 it was $681M. Ranked #2577 of 3,121 in US market (top 83%), #1081 of 1,463 on NASDAQ (top 74%), #79 of 91 in Food, Beverage & Tobacco (top 87%) by Market Cap.
Investment Metrics(as of 2026-09-18)
| Metric | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Market Cap | $805M | US#2,577/3,121 Sec#79/91 |
| Revenue | $668M | US#2,142/3,121 Sec#82/91 |
| Net Income | $46M | US#1,915/3,121 Sec#67/91 |
| Total Assets | $538M | US#2,740/3,121 Sec#84/91 |
| Net Assets | $314M | US#2,503/3,121 Sec#76/91 |
| Employees | 5,841 | US#1,143/3,121 Sec#52/91 |
| Value | ||
| P/E | 17.62x | US#984/3,121 Sec#36/91 |
| P/B | 2.56x | US#1,581/3,121 Sec#55/91 |
| PEG | 0.30x | US#432/3,121 Sec#8/91 |
| P/S | 1.20x | US#858/3,121 Sec#45/91 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48x | US#1,063/3,121 Sec#46/91 |
| FCF Yield | 8.71% | US#769/3,121 Sec#30/91 |
| Profitability | ||
| ROE | 14.54% | US#924/3,121 Sec#32/91 |
| ROA | 8.49% | US#605/3,121 Sec#27/91 |
| Op. Margin | 9.59% | US#1,636/3,121 Sec#47/91 |
| Revenue Growth | 3.64% | US#1,940/3,121 Sec#45/91 |
| Earnings Growth | 59.61% | US#452/3,121 Sec#12/91 |
| Financial Health | ||
| Debt Ratio | 71.23% | US#789/3,121 Sec#25/91 |
| Total Debt | $148M | US#2,338/3,121 Sec#72/91 |
| FCF | $70M | US#1,866/3,121 Sec#69/91 |
| Cash | $0.00 | US—/3,121 Sec—/91 |
| Current Ratio | 3.25x | US#719/3,121 Sec#14/91 |
| Net Debt/EBITDA | 1.78x | US#1,243/3,121 Sec#36/91 |
| Performance | ||
| 1Y Return | 20.78% | US#1,070/3,121 Sec#20/91 |
| 1M Return | -1.94% | US#1,064/3,121 Sec#32/91 |
| From 52W High | -28.75% | US#1,956/3,121 Sec#57/91 |
| 1Y MDD | -27.90% | US#1,206/3,121 Sec#38/91 |
| Trading | ||
| Volume | 319,780 shares | US#2,292/3,121 Sec#67/91 |
| Trading Value | $14M | US#2,043/3,121 Sec#57/91 |
| Per Share | ||
| EPS | $2.49 | US#1,192/3,121 Sec#35/91 |
| BPS | $17.12 | US#1,406/3,121 Sec#40/91 |
Company Info
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), along with its affiliated entities, delivers higher learning opportunities accessible both online and at physical campuses. The organization operates through three principal divisions: the American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. APEI provides an extensive array of academic pathways, offering 130 degree programs and 111 certificate qualifications across diverse fields of study. These include business administration, health sciences, technology, criminal justice, education, and the liberal arts, in addition to specialized areas like national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. Furthermore, the company places a significant emphasis on healthcare education, featuring a practical nursing diploma, an associate's degree in nursing, and an associate's degree in medical laboratory technology. Established in 1991, American Public Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Charles Town, West Virginia.