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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.76 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 10.89. 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 209 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 50.72% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Strategic Education's enterprise value is $1,662 Mil.
Strategic Education's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $246 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Education's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.75 Med: 10.89 Max: 31.33
Current: 6.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Strategic Education was 31.33. The lowest was 4.75. And the median was 10.89.
STRA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 50.72% of 209
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs STRA: 6.76
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.
Strategic Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Strategic Education's share price for today is $75.64.
Strategic Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $5.660.
* 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 Strategic Education'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, Strategic Education'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.
Strategic Education EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Strategic Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,662 Mil.
Strategic Education's EBITDA 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 $246 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-EBITDA of 6.76 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Strategic Education. This is 38% below median its historical median of 10.89. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.75 to 31.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #103 out of 209 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is Strategic Education's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Strategic Education's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.76 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.75 to a high of 31.33. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.75. Strategic Education's value of 6.76 is 0.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #103 out of 209 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-EBITDA compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #103 out of 209 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.75. Strategic Education's value of 6.76 is 0.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.75 to 31.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.89 vs. the industry median of 6.75, Strategic Education has consistently been above 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-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.75, based on 209 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. Strategic Education's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.76 is 0.1% above 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 Strategic Education. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.76, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 10.89. 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-EBITDA is 6.76, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 10.89 and 0.1% above the Education industry median of 6.75. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.76 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-EBITDA: 6.76 (38% below median its 10-year median of 10.89)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% above the Education median (#103 of 209)
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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