APEI American Public Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at Aug 8, 2025, the APEI stock has a PE ratio of 27.37. This is based on the current EPS of $1.09 and the stock price of $29.83 per share. A decrease of 5% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 28.9 of the last 4 quarters.
APEI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of American Public Education over the last ten years is 25.3. The current 27.37 PE ratio is 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 27.94 | 30.2% | $30.46 | $1.09 |
| Mar 2025 | 21.46 | -43.29% | $22.32 | $1.04 |
| 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 |
APEI Price vs fair value
APEI average PE ratio chart
APEI's current P/E ratio is above the 10-year historical average, but it is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
APEI PE vs peers
Compared to its peers DV and CECO, APEI's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than ESI's and LOPE's. American Public Education's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 28.16.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 15.62 | $1.85B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 23.9 | $5.77B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 23.97 | $5.57B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 27.37 | $538.94M |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 29.29 | $1.55B |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 48 | $2.43B |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 60.9 | $750.33M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Public Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for APEI stock as of Aug 8, 2025, stands at 27.37.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for American Public Education (APEI)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for APEI stock is 39.86.
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 30.69.
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 8% 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 (Aug 8, 2025), American Public Education's stock price is $29.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $1.09. Therefore, American Public Education's P/E ratio for today is 27.37. PE RATIO(27.37) = STOCK PRICE($29.83) / TTM EPS($1.09)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.