APEI American Public Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NASDAQ: APEI
- PE Ratio
As at Nov 5, 2025, the APEI stock has a PE ratio of 28.83. This is based on the current EPS of $1.09 and the stock price of $31.42 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past 4-quarter average.
APEI PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of American Public Education over the last ten years is 25.74. The current 28.83 PE ratio is 12% 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.
PE comparison
American Public Education's P/E of 28.83 is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average but below its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 20.66, American Public Education's P/E is 40% higher.
APEI PE vs peers
Compared to its peers CECO and DV, APEI's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than ESI's and LOPE's. American Public Education's current PE ratio of 28.83 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 29.35.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 15.11 | $1.79B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 21.56 | $5.01B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 27.28 | $6.54B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 28.83 | $567.67M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 35.97 | $1.82B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 37.5 | $1.98B |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 38.7 | $562.81M |
Frequently asked questions
What is American Public Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for APEI stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 28.83.
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 31.25.
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 12% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), American Public Education's stock price is $31.42. 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 28.83. PE RATIO(28.83) = STOCK PRICE($31.42) / TTM EPS($1.09)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.