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American Public Education, Inc.

APEINASDAQConsumer Defensive·US · USD
$59.07
+0.80 (+1.37%)
Prices as of July 13, 2026 · market closed

Price

Key statistics

Valuation
Market cap1.08B USD
Enterprise value1.00B USD
Trailing P/E30.19
Forward P/E15.46
PEG ratio0.23
Price / sales1.62
Price / book3.50
Profitability
Gross margin57.29%
Operating margin12.47%
Profit margin6.13%
Return on assets6.90%
Return on equity13.11%
Income (TTM)
Revenue659.05M USD
Gross profit362.34M USD
EBITDA78.00M USD
Net income35.58M USD
Diluted EPS$1.93
Rev. growth (YoY)6.20%
Balance sheet
Total cash217.60M USD
Total debt153.46M USD
Debt / equity50.12
Current ratio2.98
Book value / share$16.63
Cash flow (TTM)
Operating cash flow88.27M USD
Levered free cash flow102.19M USD
Shares & price
Shares outstanding18.41M
Float14.19M
Held by institutions110.67%
Beta1.37
50-day MA$54.12
200-day MA$45.62
52-week high$61.59
52-week low$27.74
Dividends
Forward rate
$0.00
Yield
0.00%
Payout ratio
0.00%
Frequency
Unknown
Earnings (EPS)
DateEst.ActualSurprise2026-06-26-0.120.05+141.67%2026-05-110.741.19+60.81%2026-03-120.540.88+62.96%2026-02-063.186.15+93.40%2026-01-296.456.57+1.86%
About American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education Inc. is a provider of online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning programs in the United States. It operates through three main segments: American Public University System, which offers online degree and certificate programs encompassing American Public University and American Military University; Rasmussen University, focused on nursing and health sciences education including pre-licensure nursing, practical nursing diplomas, and associate degrees; and Hondros College of Nursing, specializing in nursing education services. The company delivers 182 degree programs and 136 certificate programs across diverse fields such as nursing, national security, military studies, intelligence, homeland security, business, health science, information technology, justice studies, education, liberal arts, leadership, finance, and human resources. These programs support career development particularly for military personnel, federal government workforce, and professionals seeking advancement in service-oriented sectors. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia, American Public Education Inc. emphasizes affordable, innovative educational services tailored to adult learners balancing work and study.

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
CEO
Ms. Angela K. Selden
Employees
2,360
Headquarters
Charles Town, WV, United States

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