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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.48%80 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 15.40. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 196 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 74.49% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Strategic Education's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 24.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Strategic Education was 33.40% per year. The lowest was -28.10% per year. And the median was 15.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Strategic Education 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
STRA vs DAO, COUR, MH: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.30% mean?
Strategic Education (STRA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 15.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #50 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Strategic Education's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Strategic Education's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.30% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 15.40. The Education industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70. Strategic Education's value of 22.30% is 156.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #50 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #50 out of 196 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70. Strategic Education's value of 22.30% is 156.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.40 vs. the industry median of 8.70, Strategic 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Education companies is 8.70, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Strategic Education's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.30% is 156.3% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.30%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 15.40. 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 $100.13, compared to a current price of $82.40 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.30%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 15.40 and 156.3% above the Education industry median of 8.70. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.30% as of Jun. 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 $82.40 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.13.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 22.30% (45% above median its 10-year median of 15.40)
GF Value™: $100.13 vs. price of $82.40 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.3% above the Education median (#50 of 196)
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 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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