American Public Education Inc
Research American Public Education Inc (APEI) on Bullrun: valuation model: 7.6% undervalued, market cap USD 879.27M, P/E 19.7. Explore financials, valuation history, model signals, and stock context.
Key Metrics
- TickerAPEI
- ExchangeNASDAQ
- CountryUnited States
- SectorConsumer Defensive
- IndustryEducation & Training Services
- CurrencyUSD
- Valuation signal7.6% undervalued
- Market capUSD 879.27M
- P/E19.7
- Financial periodQ2 2026
- RevenueUSD 171.73M
- Net incomeUSD 9.77M
- Free cash flowUSD 7.40M
- Gross margin55.4%
Valuation Snapshot
Bullrun's latest valuation model marks American Public Education Inc as 7.6% undervalued; latest market cap is USD 879.27M; P/E is 19.7.
Peer valuation comparison
Latest P/E is 19.7x versus a Consumer Defensive sector median of 17.24x (14.3% above).
Latest P/E is 19.7x versus a United States median of 23.85x (17.4% below).
Five-year financial history
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Gross margin | Diluted EPS | Cash | Total debt | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | USD 648.86M | USD 31.56M | USD 46.10M | 54.2% | 1.36 | USD 174.10M | USD 94.67M | USD 294.78M |
| FY2024 | USD 624.56M | USD 16.11M | USD 27.79M | 52.7% | 0.55 | USD 131.93M | USD 93.42M | USD 303.88M |
| FY2023 | USD 600.55M | -USD 47.29M | USD 31.62M | 51.2% | -2.93 | USD 116.66M | USD 94.68M | USD 291.98M |
| FY2022 | USD 606.33M | -USD 114.99M | USD 12.83M | 52.4% | -6.08 | USD 102.52M | USD 93.15M | USD 349.73M |
Valuation history
| Year | Snapshot date | Market cap | P/E | Dividend yield | Annual dividend/share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-10-09 | USD 879.27M | 19.7 | n/a | n/a |
| 2025 | 2025-12-31 | USD 685.16M | 28.0 | n/a | n/a |
| 2024 | 2024-12-31 | USD 382.06M | 39.9 | n/a | n/a |
| 2023 | 2023-12-29 | USD 171.61M | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2022 | 2022-12-30 | USD 232.19M | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2021 | 2021-12-31 | USD 416.28M | 22.0 | n/a | n/a |
About American Public Education Inc
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Public Education Inc overvalued or undervalued?
Bullrun's valuation model currently marks American Public Education Inc as 7.6% undervalued.
What is American Public Education Inc's market cap?
American Public Education Inc's market capitalization is USD 879.27M.
What is American Public Education Inc's P/E ratio?
American Public Education Inc's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 19.7.
What does American Public Education Inc do?
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.