Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Perdoceo EducationPRDO +1.12%81 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 9.40. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 75.21% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Perdoceo Education's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Perdoceo Education was 43.30% per year. The lowest was -27.50% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.
Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Perdoceo Education 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
PRDO vs MH, DAO, UTI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Perdoceo Education 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Perdoceo Education 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 9.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #59 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Perdoceo Education's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.40. The Education industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. Perdoceo Education's value of 12.90% is 279.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #59 out of 238 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to MH and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #59 out of 238 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40. Perdoceo Education's value of 12.90% is 279.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.40 vs. the industry median of 3.40, Perdoceo Education has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Education companies is 3.40, based on 238 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.90% is 279.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 9.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perdoceo Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education (PRDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.80, compared to a current price of $33.41 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 9.40 and 279.4% above the Education industry median of 3.40. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $33.41 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.80.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 12.90% (37% above median its 10-year median of 9.40)
GF Value™: $35.80 vs. price of $33.41 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 279.4% above the Education median (#59 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRDO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segments include the American InterContinental University, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services, with the majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the its revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.
81GF Score
Get the complete analysis for PRDO
3-Year Book Growth Rate is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PRDO has been successfully added to your 
