American Public Education's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.06.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.97.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of American Public Education was 34.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 72.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -5.70% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for American Public Education's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
APEI'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.8 Med: -5.45 Max: 106.1
Current: 72
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of American Public Education was 106.10% per year. The lowest was -36.80% per year. And the median was -5.45% per year.
APEI's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 93.53% of 201
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.2
vs APEI: 72.00
American Public Education (NAS:APEI) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
American Public Education EBIT per Share Related Terms
American Public Education EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $2.97
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.97 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #13 out of 201 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is American Public Education's EBIT per Share too high?
American Public Education's current EBIT per Share is $2.97. The Education industry median EBIT per Share is 9.20. American Public Education's value of $2.97 is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #13 out of 201 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 EBIT per Share compare to PXED and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #13 out of 201 companies for EBIT per Share. This places American Public Education in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 9.20. American Public Education's value of $2.97 is 67.7% 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 EBIT per Share for an Education company?
The median EBIT per Share among Education companies is 9.20, based on 201 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Public Education's current EBIT per Share of $2.97 is 67.7% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBIT per Share is 9.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current EBIT per Share is $2.97. 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 $20.39, compared to a current price of $56.72 — trading 178.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $2.97 and 67.7% below the Education industry median of 9.20. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current EBIT per Share is $2.97 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 $56.72 is trading 178.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.39.
GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APEI:
EBIT per Share: $2.97
GF Value™: $20.39 vs. price of $56.72 (178.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Education median (#13 of 201)
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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