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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 Buyback Yield % is 8.59 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 1462% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 84 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 92.86% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Strategic Education Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STRA vs MH, COUR, LINC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
Strategic Education Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.59 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 1462% above median its historical median of 0.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #6 out of 84 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Strategic Education's Buyback Yield % too high?
Strategic Education's current Buyback Yield % of 8.59 is 1462% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #6 out of 84 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's Buyback Yield % compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #6 out of 84 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Strategic Education in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. Strategic Education's current Buyback Yield % is 8.59, which is 1462% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strategic Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategic Education (STRA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.62, compared to a current price of $75.64 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.59, which is 1462% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.59 as of Jul. 25, 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 Strategic Education (STRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategic Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.64 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $98.62.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
Buyback Yield %: 8.59 (1462% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strategic Education Inc. is an education services company that provides access to high-quality education through campus-based and online post-secondary education offerings, as well as through programs to develop job-ready skills for high-demand markets. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries Strayer University and Capella University, both accredited post-secondary institutions of higher education located in the United States, as well as Torrens University, an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education located in Australia. It provide employees with access to affordable and industry relevant training, certificate, and degree programs. The reportable segments of the company are U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand and Education Technology Services.
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