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American Public Education Inc(APEI)
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Reward61Moderate
Risk30Moderate
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Thin 5% profit margin
APEI
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USD · NASDAQ
American Public Education Inc | Consumer Defensive
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:1.06Bn
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Reward Rating
61
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
30
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $57.33.

What is American Public Education Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States.

APEI · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

APEI stands out on balance sheet and growth, but watch the volatility signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

APEI · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Balance sheet99/100

    Interest covered 12.7×

  • Growth73/100

    Revenue +2.3% CAGR

  • Cash flow71/100

    7% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Valuation45/100

    P/E 24.4× · PEG 1.63

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is American Public Education Inc?

, together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.06B, and a P/E ratio of 41.1x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (61)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with growth and profitability as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
Market Cap1.06B
P/E Ratio41.1286
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High61.59
52 Week Low23
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date11/9/2007
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding18M
No. of Employees2,360
IndustryEducation & Training Services
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta1.494
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.apei.com
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