STRA (Strategic Education) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STRA Strategic Education Inc STRA
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Price $75.64
GF Value $98.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Strategic Education Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Strategic Education STRA +0.80% 76 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Strategic Education's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil. Strategic Education's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $109 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Education's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.


Strategic Education  (NAS:STRA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


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Strategic Education Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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STRA vs MH, COUR, LINC: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % data, can be viewed below:

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Strategic Education Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

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Strategic Education Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Strategic Education's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  0/( (125.226+109.121)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/117.1735
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=103.004 + 22.222
=125.226

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=93.216 + 15.905
=109.121

Strategic Education's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  0/( (109.121+109.2)/ 2 )
=-1  *  0/109.1605
=0.00 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=93.216 + 15.905
=109.121

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=94.884 + 14.316
=109.2

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% mean?
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors.
Is Strategic Education's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Strategic Education's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to MH and COUR?
Strategic Education's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 0.00% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Education company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Education industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. Strategic Education's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 0.00% 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:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 0.00%
  • 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

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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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