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Aspen GroupASPU 42 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASPU with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Education companies, Aspen Group ranks better than 64.15% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Aspen Group's enterprise value is $27.66 Mil.
Aspen Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $5.37 Mil. Therefore, Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASPU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -498.5 Med: -11.63 Max: 207.36
Current: 5.15
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Aspen Group was 207.36. The lowest was -498.50. And the median was -11.63.
ASPU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 64.15% of 212
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.78
vs ASPU: 5.15
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Aspen Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Aspen Group's share price for today is $0.30.
Aspen Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.050.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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, Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Aspen Group's current Enterprise Value is $27.66 Mil.
Aspen Group's EBITDA 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 $5.37 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 (ASPU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.15 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Aspen Group. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #76 out of 212 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Aspen Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Aspen Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78. Aspen Group's value of 5.15 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #76 out of 212 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-EBITDA compare to VSA and WAFU?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Aspen Group ranks #76 out of 212 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Aspen Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78. Aspen Group's value of 5.15 is 24% 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-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.78, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aspen Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.15 is 24% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Aspen Group. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspen Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15. 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-EBITDA of 5.15. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15 and 24% below the Education industry median of 6.78. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aspen Group (ASPU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.15 as of Aug. 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.
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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