APEI
American Public Education Inc
NASDAQ: APEI · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
$58.15
+0.99% today
Updated 2026-04-30
Market cap
$1.02B
P/E ratio
39.75
P/S ratio
1.58x
EPS (TTM)
$1.40
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$22 – $62
Volume
0.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C5.0
Quality
C+5.5
Profitability
C+6.0
Valuation
B—/9
Piotroski F-Score
—
—
Altman Z-Score
—
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$57.33
-1.41%
12-Month target
$45.74
-21.34%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$80.21
Margin of safety
+46.10%
1 Strong Buy5 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ 46.10% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.86%
- Negative free cash flow $-15.62M
- Revenue declining -3.50% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $606.33M | $600.54M | $624.56M | $648.86M | $648.86M |
| Net income | $-114.99M | $-47.29M | $16.11M | $31.56M | $12.61M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.40 |
| Free cash flow | $12.83M | $31.62M | $27.79M | $46.10M | $-15.62M |
| Profit margin | -18.97% | -7.87% | 2.58% | 4.86% | 4.86% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
American Public Education Inc trades at $58.15. representing a P/E of 39.75x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. TTM revenue stands at $648.86M. with profit margins at 4.86%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $80.21.
Frequently asked questions
What is American Public Education Inc's stock price?
American Public Education Inc (APEI) trades at $58.15.
Is American Public Education Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 47/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $80.21.
What is the price target of American Public Education Inc (APEI)?
The analyst target price is $57.33, representing -1.4% downside from the current price of $58.15.
What is the intrinsic value of American Public Education Inc (APEI)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $80.21, a +46.1% margin of safety versus $58.15.
What is American Public Education Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $648.86M.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.58x
ROE10.50%
Beta1.49
50D MA$52.46
200D MA$39.63
Shares out0.02B
Float0.01B
Short ratio—
Avg volume0.4M
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