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American Public Education Inc

NASDAQ • Consumer Defensive • Education & Training Services • Quote as of 10/30/2026
American Public Education Inc stock price and volume chart

Company Profile

IndustryEducation & Training Services
SectorConsumer Defensive
ExchangeNASDAQ
Market Capitalization742.49 mln
Float17.37 mln
Earnings Date11/09/2026

EPS

2.48
Solid

P / E

16.36
Moderately valued

Piotroski F-Score

8 / 9
Very strong

Beneish M-Score

-2.86
Likely reliable

1-Year Forecast

62.00
Exceptional upside

Relative Strength

9 / 100
Severely lagging

Business Description

American Public Education Inc. runs three higher education brands across the United States: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. Together, they offer hundreds of degree, certificate, and diploma programs in fields ranging from national security and military studies to business, healthcare, and information technology. The company serves a wide range of students, from active military and federal government employees to those pursuing careers in nursing and allied health. Founded in 1991 and based in Charles Town, West Virginia, it delivers instruction both online and in person.

Key Fundamentals

EPS2.48
P/E16.36
ROE15.57
RPS36.70
ROIC15.50
ROA8.52
Interest Cover23.02
EBITDA, mln78.97
EV / EBITDA10.12
EV / EBIT12.73
Revenue, mln668
EV / Revenue1.20

Quote Details

Last 40.57
Change -3.73 (-8.42%)
Open 44.30
Volume 323,209
Turnover 13,112,589
Average Volume 191,435

Financial Ratios

Pre-Tax Profit Margin9
Leverage Ratio1.71
Current Ratio3.25
Price / Book2.70
Price / Tangible Book3.75
Price / Cash Flow8.70
Price / Free Cash Flow12.40
Debt / Equity0.49
Price / Sales1.32
PEG Ratio0.97

Financial Strength

Altman Z-Score4.42
Piotroski F-Score 8 / 9
Beneish M-Score-2.86
Price to Intrinsic Value1.32
Price to Graham Number1.78
1-Year Target Price62.00
Shiller PE Ratio330
Short Ratio9.64
Short % of Float15.74

Price Performance & Relative Strength

Period Price Performance Relative Strength
1 Week -16.81% 5 / 100   
1 Month -6.43% 36 / 100   
2 Months -17.94% 24 / 100   
6 Months -30.32% 21 / 100   
1 Year 19.92% 79 / 100   



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