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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 EV-to-EBIT is 8.41 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 16.82. 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. Among 198 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 54.55% 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.
Strategic Education's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,828 Mil.
Strategic 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 $198 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.
Strategic Education EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Strategic Education EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic 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, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Strategic Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,662 Mil.
Strategic 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 $198 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.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a EV-to-EBIT of 8.41 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 16.82. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.10 to 63.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #90 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Strategic Education's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Strategic Education's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.41 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 16.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.10 to a high of 63.83. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.74. Strategic Education's value of 8.41 is 13.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #90 out of 198 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #90 out of 198 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.74. Strategic Education's value of 8.41 is 13.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 6.10 to 63.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.82 vs. the industry median of 9.74, Strategic 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 9.74, 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. Strategic Education's current EV-to-EBIT of 8.41 is 13.6% 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current EV-to-EBIT is 8.41, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 16.82. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 8.41, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 16.82 and 13.6% below the Education industry median of 9.74. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current EV-to-EBIT is 8.41 as of Jul. 25, 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:
EV-to-EBIT: 8.41 (50% below median its 10-year median of 16.82)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.6% below the Education median (#90 of 198)
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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