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American Public Education Inc(APEI) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

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Reward68High
Risk45Moderate
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USD —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · NASDAQ
Market cap 800.33M
Reward Ratingⓘ68 High reward assessment · 75% data coverage
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

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

What is American Public Education Inc?

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

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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 800.33M, and a P/E ratio of 17.6x.

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
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

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Reward: High (68)

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryEducation & Training Services
Market Cap800.33M
P/E Ratio17.5622
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta1.39
Insider Activity
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10377,071 shares
$20.8M
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