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Strategic Education Inc

NASDAQ: STRA · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

$77.61
+1.29% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$1.76B
P/E ratio
13.70
P/S ratio
1.39x
EPS (TTM)
$5.65
Dividend yield
3.01%
52W range
$69 – $86
Volume
0.3M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B
7.5
Quality
B+
5.5
Profitability
C+
8.7
Valuation
A
5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
3.6
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$87.00
+12.10%
12-Month target
$83.96
+8.18%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$271.70
Margin of safety
+71.56%
1 Strong Buy1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

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Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Altman Z 3.64 — safe zone
+ Free cash flow $77.31M — positive
+ 71.56% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.07x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$1.07B$1.13B$1.22B$1.27B$1.27B
Net income$46.67M$69.79M$112.68M$126.61M$32.81M
EPS$5.65
Free cash flow$82.88M$80.18M$128.75M$153.95M$77.31M
Profit margin4.38%6.16%9.24%9.98%10.20%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
STRA$1.76B626.05.58.77.5+71.56%Buy
WMT$899.74B496.75.53.76.0Hold
COST$423.23B618.06.53.76.3Buy
KO$338.86B656.09.53.36.0-29.01%Strong Buy
PG$326.66B615.38.53.36.0-46.37%Buy
PM$270.66B524.78.54.06.5-62.32%Buy

Smart narrative

Strategic Education Inc trades at $77.61. representing a P/E of 13.70x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 62/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.64, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.27B. with profit margins at 10.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $271.70.

Frequently asked questions

What is Strategic Education Inc's stock price?

Strategic Education Inc (STRA) trades at $77.61, on a P/E of 13.7x and a P/S of 1.4x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Strategic Education Inc overvalued?

Strategic Education Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 62/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $271.70 versus the $77.61 price, a 71.6% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of Strategic Education Inc (STRA)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $87.00, about 12.1% above the current $77.61. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Strategic Education Inc (STRA)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $271.70, a +71.6% margin of safety versus today's $77.61. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is Strategic Education Inc's revenue?

Strategic Education Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.27B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Strategic Education Inc's Altman Z-Score is 3.64, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.39x
ROE7.93%
Beta0.50
50D MA$79.63
200D MA$80.67
Shares out0.02B
Float0.02B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.3M

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