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Perdoceo Education's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.86.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.67.
During the past 12 months, Perdoceo Education's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 168.20% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was 17.40% per year.
Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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Perdoceo Education Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's PE Ratio falls into.
Perdoceo Education Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Perdoceo Education's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.61
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.61 mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.61 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #69 out of 179 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.61. The Education industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. Perdoceo Education's value of $2.61 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #69 out of 179 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #69 out of 179 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Perdoceo Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90. Perdoceo Education's value of $2.61 is 67% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Education company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Education companies is 7.90, based on 179 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.61 is 67% below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.61. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.15, compared to a current price of $30.37 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.61 and 67% below the Education industry median of 7.90. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.61 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.37 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.15.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.61
GF Value™: $35.15 vs. price of $30.37 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67% below the Education median (#69 of 179)
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 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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