STRA Strategic Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Strategic Education stock stands at 17.17 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.4 and the stock price of $92.7 per share. A decrease of 27% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 23.6 of the past four quarters.
STRA PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Strategic Education has been 38.13. The current 17.17 price-to-earnings ratio is 55% 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 Jun 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 11.08, with a price of $43.1 and an EPS of $3.89.
Strategic Education PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 88.81% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -41.27% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | -22.03% |
| 2022 | 39.76 | 58.09% |
| 2021 | 25.15 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 25.02 | -41.27% |
| 2019 | 42.6 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 46.41 | 88.81% |
| 2016 | 24.58 | 54.59% |
| 2015 | 15.9 | -6.03% |
| 2014 | 16.92 | -23.92% |
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 (17.17) than its peers average of 36.72.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 17.17 | $2.28B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 20.98 | $4.67B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 22.78 | $6.12B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 40.37 | $371.78M |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 48.28 | $486.35M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 51.18 | $3.38B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 86.74 | $1.03B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Strategic Education's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for STRA stock is 17.17 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 32.5.
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 32.68.
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 55% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Strategic Education's share price is $92.7. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.4. Therefore, Strategic Education's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.17. PE RATIO(17.17) = STOCK PRICE($92.7) / TTM EPS($5.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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