American Public Education (FRA:51A) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €18.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:51A American Public Education Inc FRA:51A
61 GF Score
Price €49.20
GF Value €17.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is American Public Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

American Public Education FRA:51A -2.57% 61 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €18.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:51A with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Public Education's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.384. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €18.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, American Public Education's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.50% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of American Public Education was 17.60% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), American Public Education's current stock price is €49.20. American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.04. American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.73.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of American Public Education was 4.17. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 1.82.


American Public Education  (FRA:51A) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.20/18.04
=2.73

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of American Public Education was 4.17. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 1.82.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


American Public Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


American Public Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

American Public Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

American Public Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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American Public Education Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.15 17.67 17.51 17.38 18.04

FRA:51A vs PXED, DAO, AFYA: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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American Public Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, American Public Education's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=14.384/330.2130*330.2130
=14.384

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

American Public Education Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.124 241.018 19.351
201609 14.233 241.428 19.467
201612 15.576 241.432 21.304
201703 15.501 243.801 20.995
201706 15.027 244.955 20.257
201709 14.459 246.819 19.344
201712 15.181 246.524 20.335
201803 14.529 249.554 19.225
201806 15.803 251.989 20.709
201809 16.178 252.439 21.162
201812 17.193 251.233 22.598
201903 17.152 254.202 22.281
201906 17.327 256.143 22.338
201909 17.477 256.759 22.477
201912 17.595 256.974 22.610
202003 17.471 258.115 22.351
202006 17.620 257.797 22.570
202009 17.087 260.280 21.678
202012 17.036 260.474 21.597
202103 18.025 264.877 22.471
202106 17.903 271.696 21.759
202109 18.375 274.310 22.120
202112 19.660 278.802 23.285
202203 20.378 287.504 23.405
202206 15.835 296.311 17.647
202209 16.859 296.808 18.756
202212 15.491 296.797 17.235
202303 14.923 301.836 16.326
202306 12.735 305.109 13.783
202309 12.735 307.789 13.663
202312 13.142 306.746 14.147
202403 13.026 312.332 13.772
202406 13.091 314.175 13.759
202409 12.755 315.301 13.358
202412 14.244 315.605 14.903
202503 13.864 319.799 14.315
202506 13.068 322.561 13.378
202509 13.163 324.800 13.382
202512 13.889 324.054 14.153
202603 14.384 330.213 14.384

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €18.04 mean?
American Public Education (FRA:51A) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €18.04 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors.
Is American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
American Public Education's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €18.04. Overall, American Public Education has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to PXED and DAO?
American Public Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €18.04 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Education company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Education industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. American Public Education's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €18.04. 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 (FRA:51A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.31, compared to a current price of €49.20 — trading 184.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €18.04. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (FRA:51A), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €18.04 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 (FRA:51A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €49.20 is trading 184.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.31. GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:51A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €18.04
  • GF Value™: €17.31 vs. price of €49.20 (184.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:51A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


American Public Education Business Description

Other Exchanges APEI:USA
Address 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, USA, 25414
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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