APEI

$53.89-0.63 (-1.16%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States.

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Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$53.89
Potential Downside
71.7%
Whystock Fair Value$15.27
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Fundamentals

SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryEducation & Training Services

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen Unive...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$990.52M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
38.49
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.66
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-35.47%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
2.84

Recent News

Zacks
Mar 20, 2026

Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging American Public Education (APEI) This Year?

Here is how American Public Education (APEI) and Hugo Boss (BOSSY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Zacks
Mar 19, 2026

Why American Public Education Stock Might be a Great Pick

APEI has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 17, 2026

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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 16, 2026

Why American Public Education (APEI) Might be Well Poised for a Surge

American Public Education (APEI) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Mar 15, 2026

American Public Education Resets Growth Model With Campus Expansion And Buybacks

American Public Education (NasdaqGS: APEI) secured regulatory clearance that allows Rasmussen University to open new campuses. The company completed divestitures of non core assets and moved to combine its three institutions into a single entity. APEI also announced a $50 million share repurchase plan alongside a substantial refinancing package. For investors tracking American Public Education at a share price of $57.66, these updates come after a period of very strong long term returns,...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.