APEI:NGS-American Public Education Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Education & Training Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 21.57

Change

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Market Cap

USD 0.39B

Volume

0.33M

Analyst Target

USD 37.33
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About

American Public Education Inc is a provider of online and on-campus postsecondary education through its two subsidiaries. It provides online postsecondary education primarily directed at the needs of the military and public safety communities.

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ETFs Containing APEI

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 116.35% 100% F 94% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 116.35% 100% F 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -21.19% 56% F 39% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -21.19% 56% F 35% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.43% 89% A- 69% C-
Dividend Return 15.43% 89% A- 67% D+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 100.21% 33% F 21% F
Risk Adjusted Return 15.40% 72% C 47% F
Market Capitalization 0.39B 61% D- 58% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 13.60 23% 25%
Price/Book Ratio 1.57 56% 57%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 8.67 33% 33%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.47 28% 35%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.65% 59% 68%
Return on Invested Capital -9.06% 33% 41%
Return on Assets 3.67% 72% 80%
Debt to Equity Ratio 32.43% 50% 52%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector