PRDO (Perdoceo Education) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.31 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 81% Above Median


PRDO Perdoceo Education Corp PRDO
76 GF Score
Price $34.45
GF Value $31.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Perdoceo Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Perdoceo Education PRDO +3.58% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 1.83. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks worse than 80.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), Perdoceo Education's current share price is $34.45. Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.41. Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PRDO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.83   Max: 3.92
Current: 3.31

During the past years, Perdoceo Education's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.92. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.83.

PRDO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.12% of 166 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.1 vs PRDO: 3.31

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.

Perdoceo Education's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.947. 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 $10.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Perdoceo Education  (NAS:PRDO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Perdoceo Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Perdoceo Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Perdoceo Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Perdoceo Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Perdoceo 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 PB Ratio 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 2.77 3.46 3.84 2.93 3.57

PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo 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.


Perdoceo Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Education Industry

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

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


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Perdoceo Education Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=34.45/10.41
=3.31

* 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.

Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Perdoceo 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)
=15.947/330.2130*330.2130
=15.947

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Perdoceo Education Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.176 241.018 7.092
201609 5.183 241.428 7.089
201612 4.692 241.432 6.417
201703 4.756 243.801 6.442
201706 4.849 244.955 6.537
201709 4.912 246.819 6.572
201712 4.285 246.524 5.740
201803 4.496 249.554 5.949
201806 4.631 251.989 6.069
201809 4.869 252.439 6.369
201812 5.091 251.233 6.691
201903 5.425 254.202 7.047
201906 5.438 256.143 7.011
201909 5.717 256.759 7.353
201912 6.148 256.974 7.900
202003 6.446 258.115 8.247
202006 6.924 257.797 8.869
202009 7.529 260.280 9.552
202012 7.935 260.474 10.060
202103 8.353 264.877 10.413
202106 8.756 271.696 10.642
202109 9.206 274.310 11.082
202112 9.456 278.802 11.200
202203 9.863 287.504 11.328
202206 10.224 296.311 11.394
202209 10.518 296.808 11.702
202212 10.805 296.797 12.022
202303 11.280 301.836 12.340
202306 12.078 305.109 13.072
202309 12.634 307.789 13.554
202312 12.837 306.746 13.819
202403 13.202 312.332 13.958
202406 13.697 314.175 14.396
202409 14.234 315.301 14.907
202412 14.601 315.605 15.277
202503 14.805 319.799 15.287
202506 15.159 322.561 15.519
202509 15.513 324.800 15.772
202512 15.564 324.054 15.860
202603 15.947 330.213 15.947

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 1.83. Over the past decade, Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 3.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #133 out of 166 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 1.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 3.92. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Perdoceo Education's value of 3.31 is 200.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #133 out of 166 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #133 out of 166 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Perdoceo Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10. Perdoceo Education's value of 3.31 is 200.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Perdoceo Education's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 3.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.83 vs. the industry median of 1.10, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.10, based on 166 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.31 is 200.9% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 1.83. 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 $31.50, compared to a current price of $34.45 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 1.83 and 200.9% above the Education industry median of 1.10. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.31 as of Jul. 05, 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 overvalued. The current stock price of $34.45 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.50. GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PRDO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.31 (81% above median its 10-year median of 1.83)
  • GF Value™: $31.50 vs. price of $34.45 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200.9% above the Education median (#133 of 166)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CE1:Germany
Address 1750 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
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.
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