Perdoceo EducationPRDO +0.22%90 EV-to-EBIT is 7.14 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 4.35. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 198 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 61.11% on this metric.
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.
Perdoceo Education's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,771.3 Mil.
Perdoceo Education's EBIT 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 $234.8 Mil.
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Perdoceo Education EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Perdoceo Education EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education'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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education'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.
Perdoceo Education EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Perdoceo Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,676.9 Mil.
Perdoceo Education's EBIT 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 $234.8 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.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 7.14 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 4.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #77 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Perdoceo Education's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.14 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 4.35. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.24. Perdoceo Education's value of 7.14 is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #77 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's EV-to-EBIT compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #77 out of 198 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Perdoceo Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.24. Perdoceo Education's value of 7.14 is 30.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.35 vs. the industry median of 10.24, Perdoceo Education has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 10.24, based on 198 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. Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-EBIT of 7.14 is 30.3% 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 Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-EBIT is 7.14, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 4.35. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.66, compared to a current price of $35.71 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 7.14, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 4.35 and 30.3% below the Education industry median of 10.24. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 7.14 as of Jul. 12, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $35.71 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.66.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
EV-to-EBIT: 7.14 (64% above median its 10-year median of 4.35)
GF Value™: $34.66 vs. price of $35.71 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% below the Education median (#77 of 198)
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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