ASPU (Aspen Group) EV-to-EBIT: 8.04 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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What is Aspen Group EV-to-EBIT?

Aspen Group ASPU -6.64% 42 EV-to-EBIT is 8.04 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASPU with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 199 Education companies, Aspen Group ranks better than 55.28% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Aspen Group's Enterprise Value is $27.66 Mil. Aspen Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $3.44 Mil. Therefore, Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is 8.04.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

ASPU' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -198.92   Med: -9.99   Max: 64.77
Current: 8.04

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Aspen Group was 64.77. The lowest was -198.92. And the median was -9.99.

ASPU's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
55.28% of 199 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.91 vs ASPU: 8.04

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Aspen Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $22.70 Mil. Aspen Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $3.44 Mil. Aspen Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 15.16%.


Aspen Group  (OTCPK:ASPU) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Aspen Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jan. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=3.442/22.6984032
=15.16 %

Aspen Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $22.70 Mil.
Aspen Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.44 Mil.

* 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.


Aspen Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Aspen Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Aspen Group EV-to-EBIT Chart

Aspen Group Annual Data
Trend Feb12 Apr14 Apr15 Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22
EV-to-EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -25.69 -9.78 -45.74 -14.91 -5.82

Aspen Group Quarterly Data
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EV-to-EBIT 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 -0.60 -4.40 -40.09 20.56 6.59

ASPU vs VSA, WAFU, AMBO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Aspen Group EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Aspen Group EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=27.662/3.442
=8.04

Aspen Group's current Enterprise Value is $27.66 Mil.
Aspen Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.44 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 8.04 mean?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.04 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #89 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Aspen Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.91. Aspen Group's value of 8.04 is 18.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #89 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aspen Group has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to VSA and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #89 out of 199 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Aspen Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.91. Aspen Group's value of 8.04 is 18.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.91, based on 199 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aspen Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.04 is 18.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Aspen Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Group stock overvalued right now?
Aspen Group (ASPU) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 8.04. The current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04 and 18.9% below the Education industry median of 9.91. Aspen Group's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aspen Group (ASPU), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.04 as of Aug. 11, 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.

Aspen Group Business Description

Address 4605 E. Elwood Street, Suite 300 and 400, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85040
Aspen Group Inc is an education technology holding company that leverages its infrastructure and expertise to allow its two universities, Aspen University and United States University, to offer Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs that span multiple programs of study with a concentrated focus on nursing. The schools at its universities include; the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; School of Education; and School of Business and Technology. The company offers affordable tuition and flexible financing solutions to students, to deliver on its vision of making college education affordable again.
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