STRA (Strategic Education) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $66.15 (As of Mar. 2026)

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STRA Strategic Education Inc STRA
76 GF Score
Price $75.64
GF Value $98.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Strategic Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Strategic Education STRA +0.80% 76 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.15 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

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.

Strategic Education's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $72.279. 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 $66.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Strategic Education's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 15.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 20.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 23.10% 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 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 Strategic Education was 33.10% per year. The lowest was -0.70% per year. And the median was 14.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-25), Strategic Education's current stock price is $75.64. Strategic Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.15. Strategic Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.14.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Strategic Education was 11.86. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.59.


Strategic Education  (NAS:STRA) 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=75.64/66.15
=1.14

* 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 Strategic Education was 11.86. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.59.


Be Aware

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


Strategic Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Strategic Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strategic 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.

Strategic Education Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Strategic Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Strategic Education Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STRA vs MH, COUR, LINC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic 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.


Strategic Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

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

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


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Strategic 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, Strategic 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)
=72.279/330.2130*330.2130
=72.279

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Strategic Education Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.041 241.018 20.607
201609 15.614 241.428 21.356
201612 16.981 241.432 23.225
201703 17.789 243.801 24.094
201706 18.734 244.955 25.254
201709 19.297 246.819 25.817
201712 18.734 246.524 25.094
201803 19.316 249.554 25.559
201806 19.797 251.989 25.943
201809 64.876 252.439 84.864
201812 65.549 251.233 86.156
201903 64.926 254.202 84.340
201906 65.510 256.143 84.454
201909 65.771 256.759 84.587
201912 66.593 256.974 85.572
202003 65.686 258.115 84.034
202006 66.802 257.797 85.567
202009 69.871 260.280 88.644
202012 71.597 260.474 90.766
202103 70.420 264.877 87.790
202106 70.394 271.696 85.555
202109 68.905 274.310 82.947
202112 69.697 278.802 82.549
202203 69.072 287.504 79.333
202206 67.050 296.311 74.721
202209 65.367 296.808 72.724
202212 67.032 296.797 74.579
202303 65.489 301.836 71.646
202306 65.340 305.109 70.716
202309 65.308 307.789 70.066
202312 67.707 306.746 72.887
202403 66.750 312.332 70.571
202406 68.152 314.175 71.631
202409 69.877 315.301 73.182
202412 67.852 315.605 70.993
202503 67.732 319.799 69.938
202506 69.594 322.561 71.245
202509 70.457 324.800 71.631
202512 71.679 324.054 73.041
202603 72.279 330.213 72.279

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 $66.15 mean?
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $66.15 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 Strategic Education and its competitors.
Is Strategic Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Strategic Education's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.15. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to MH and COUR?
Strategic Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $66.15 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. Strategic Education's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.15. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.15. 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $66.15 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 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $66.15
  • GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SQE:Germany
Address 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA, USA, 20171
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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