APEI American Public Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 24, 2025, the APEI stock has a PE ratio of 41.81. This is based on the current EPS of $0.57 and the stock price of $23.83 per share.
APEI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of American Public Education over the last ten years is 24.91. The current 41.81 PE ratio is 68% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, APEI's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2024 quarter at 83.71, with a price of $17.58 and an EPS of $0.21. The Dec 2015 quarter recorded the bottom point at 9.59, with a price of $18.61 and an EPS of $1.94.
American Public Education PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 142.21% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -45.68% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.84 | N/A | $21.57 | $0.57 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $9.65 | -$2.94 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $12.29 | -$6.1 |
| 2021 | 22.7 | -5.42% | $22.25 | $0.98 |
| 2020 | 24 | -45.68% | $30.48 | $1.27 |
| 2019 | 44.18 | 142.21% | $27.39 | $0.62 |
| 2018 | 18.24 | -5.35% | $28.46 | $1.56 |
| 2017 | 19.27 | 17.72% | $25.05 | $1.3 |
| 2016 | 16.37 | 70.7% | $24.55 | $1.5 |
| 2015 | 9.59 | -38.6% | $18.61 | $1.94 |
| 2014 | 15.62 | -14.46% | $36.87 | $2.36 |
| 2013 | 18.26 | 20.29% | $43.47 | $2.38 |
| 2012 | 15.18 | -20.02% | $36.12 | $2.38 |
| 2011 | 18.98 | -16.94% | $43.28 | $2.28 |
| 2010 | 22.85 | -12.22% | $37.24 | $1.63 |
American Public Education PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 37.84 | 33.38% | $21.57 | $0.57 |
| Sep 2024 | 28.37 | -66.11% | $14.75 | $0.52 |
| Jun 2024 | 83.71 | N/A | $17.58 | $0.21 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $14.2 | -$2.66 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $9.65 | -$2.94 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $4.98 | -$3.94 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $4.74 | -$3.87 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.42 | -$6.76 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $12.29 | -$6.1 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.14 | -$5.24 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $16.16 | -$5.05 |
| Mar 2022 | 26.22 | 15.51% | $21.24 | $0.81 |
| Dec 2021 | 22.7 | -11.36% | $22.25 | $0.98 |
| Sep 2021 | 25.61 | 7.51% | $25.61 | $1 |
| Jun 2021 | 23.82 | 7.64% | $28.34 | $1.19 |
APEI average PE ratio chart
APEI's current P/E ratio is above the 5 and 10-year historical averages.
APEI PE vs peers
Compared to its peers CECO and LINC, APEI's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than LOPE's and ESI's. American Public Education's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 34.23.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 16.64 | $1.96B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 20.33 | $4.98B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 22.52 | $5.03B |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 39.91 | $2.19B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 41.81 | $428.84M |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 52.43 | $678.81M |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 53.53 | $541.18M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Public Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for APEI stock as of Apr 24, 2025, stands at 41.81.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for American Public Education (APEI)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for APEI stock is 32.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for APEI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 83.71 and it was in the Jun 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for APEI compare to its historical average?
APEI's current price to earnings ratio is 68% above its 10-year historical average.
How is APEI's PE ratio calculated (American Public Education PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 24, 2025), American Public Education's stock price is $23.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.57. Therefore, American Public Education's P/E ratio for today is 41.81. PE RATIO(41.81) = STOCK PRICE($23.83) / TTM EPS($0.57)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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