STRA Strategic Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Strategic Education stock stands at 17.31 as of Jul 3, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.82 and the stock price of $83.45 per share. A decrease of 9% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 19.0 of the past four quarters.
STRA PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Strategic Education has been 39.07. The current 17.31 price-to-earnings ratio is 56% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, STRA's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2019 quarter at 323.64, with a price of $178 and an EPS of $0.55. The Mar 2016 quarter saw the lowest point at 12.6, with a price of $48.75 and an EPS of $3.87.
Strategic Education PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 129.28% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -43.85% in 2010
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.42 | -37.35% | $93.42 | $4.81 |
| 2023 | 31 | -22.03% | $92.37 | $2.98 |
| 2022 | 39.76 | 58.09% | $78.32 | $1.97 |
| 2021 | 25.15 | 0.52% | $57.84 | $2.3 |
| 2020 | 25.02 | -41.27% | $95.33 | $3.81 |
| 2019 | 42.6 | N/A | $158.9 | $3.73 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $113.42 | -$1.03 |
| 2017 | 46.41 | 88.81% | $89.58 | $1.93 |
| 2016 | 24.58 | 54.59% | $80.63 | $3.28 |
| 2015 | 15.9 | -6.03% | $60.12 | $3.78 |
| 2014 | 16.92 | -23.92% | $74.28 | $4.39 |
| 2013 | 22.24 | 129.28% | $34.47 | $1.55 |
| 2012 | 9.7 | -11.09% | $56.17 | $5.79 |
| 2011 | 10.91 | -29.88% | $97.19 | $8.91 |
| 2010 | 15.56 | -43.85% | $152.22 | $9.78 |
Strategic Education PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 17.42 | -10.3% | $83.96 | $4.82 |
| Dec 2024 | 19.42 | 13.3% | $93.42 | $4.81 |
| Sep 2024 | 17.14 | -22.41% | $92.55 | $5.4 |
| Jun 2024 | 22.09 | -7.92% | $110.66 | $5.01 |
| Mar 2024 | 23.99 | -22.61% | $104.12 | $4.34 |
| Dec 2023 | 31 | -13.89% | $92.37 | $2.98 |
| Sep 2023 | 36 | -17.22% | $75.25 | $2.09 |
| Jun 2023 | 43.49 | -23.03% | $67.84 | $1.56 |
| Mar 2023 | 56.5 | 42.1% | $89.83 | $1.59 |
| Dec 2022 | 39.76 | 35.98% | $78.32 | $1.97 |
| Sep 2022 | 29.24 | -17.14% | $61.41 | $2.1 |
| Jun 2022 | 35.29 | 16.43% | $70.58 | $2 |
| Mar 2022 | 30.31 | 20.52% | $66.38 | $2.19 |
| Dec 2021 | 25.15 | -43.64% | $57.84 | $2.3 |
| Sep 2021 | 44.62 | 11.47% | $70.5 | $1.58 |
STRA Price vs fair value
STRA average PE ratio chart
STRA's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
STRA PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks ESI and LOPE, STRA's PE ratio is lower. Strategic Education is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (17.31) than its peers average of 34.09.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 17.31 | $2.02B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 20.17 | $5.82B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 22.06 | $1.06B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 22.99 | $5.2B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 29.05 | $544.98M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 51.37 | $2.5B |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 58.92 | $726M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Strategic Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for STRA stock is 17.31 as of Jul 3, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Strategic Education (STRA)?
The average PE ratio for STRA stock over the past 3 years is 30.55.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Strategic Education (STRA)?
The average PE ratio for STRA stock over the past 5 years is 31.03.
What is the highest PE ratio for STRA?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 323.64 and it was in the Jun 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for STRA compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of STRA is 56% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is STRA's PE ratio calculated (Strategic Education PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 3, 2025), Strategic Education's share price is $83.45. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $4.82. Therefore, Strategic Education's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.31. PE RATIO(17.31) = STOCK PRICE($83.45) / TTM EPS($4.82)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.