American Public EducationAPEI +1.77%69 Current Ratio is 2.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 3.50. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, American Public Education ranks better than 79.17% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. American Public Education's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.98.
American Public Education has a current ratio of 2.98. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Public Education's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
APEI'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11 Med: 3.5 Max: 6.8
Current: 2.98
During the past 13 years, American Public Education's highest Current Ratio was 6.80. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 3.50.
APEI's Current Ratio is ranked better than 79.17% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.51
vs APEI: 2.98
American Public Education (NAS:APEI) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
American Public Education Current Ratio Related Terms
American Public Education Current Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, American Public Education's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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.
American Public Education Current Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's Current Ratio 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.
American Public Education (APEI) has a Current Ratio of 2.98 as of Mar. 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 3.50. Over the past decade, American Public Education's Current Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 6.80. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #55 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is American Public Education's Current Ratio too high?
American Public Education's current Current Ratio of 2.98 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 6.80. The Education industry median Current Ratio is 1.51. American Public Education's value of 2.98 is 97.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #55 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Public Education has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Public Education's Current Ratio compare to PXED and AFYA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #55 out of 264 companies for Current Ratio. This places American Public Education in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.51. American Public Education's value of 2.98 is 97.4% above this benchmark. Historically, American Public Education's own Current Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 6.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.50 vs. the industry median of 1.51, American Public 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 Current Ratio for an Education company?
The median Current Ratio among Education companies is 1.51, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Public Education's current Current Ratio of 2.98 is 97.4% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current Current Ratio is 2.98, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 3.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Public Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education (APEI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.36, compared to a current price of $54.51 — trading 167.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.98, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.50 and 97.4% above the Education industry median of 1.51. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current Current Ratio is 2.98 as of Mar. 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 American Public Education (APEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $54.51 is trading 167.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.36.
GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APEI:
Current Ratio: 2.98 (15% below median its 10-year median of 3.50)
GF Value™: $20.36 vs. price of $54.51 (167.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.4% above the Education median (#55 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator, provides online postsecondary education as a distance-learning, graduate-level institution for military officers seeking a degree in military studies; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
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