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American Public EducationAPEI +0.24%69 EV-to-OCF is 8.86 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 7.64. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, American Public Education ranks worse than 64.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Public Education's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
APEI'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98 Med: 7.64 Max: 960.66
Current: 8.86
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of American Public Education was 960.66. The lowest was 2.98. And the median was 7.64.
APEI's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.77% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs APEI: 8.86
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
American Public Education (NAS:APEI) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
American Public Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Public Education's share price for today is $45.18.
American Public Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.430.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
American Public Education EV-to-OCF Related Terms
American Public Education EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, American Public Education's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
American Public Education EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's EV-to-OCF falls into.
American Public Education's current Enterprise Value is $758.7 Mil.
American Public Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $85.6 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.
American Public Education (APEI) has a EV-to-OCF of 8.86 as of Aug. 14, 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 7.64. Over the past decade, American Public Education's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.98 to 960.66. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #171 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is American Public Education's EV-to-OCF too high?
American Public Education's current EV-to-OCF of 8.86 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 960.66. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. American Public Education's value of 8.86 is 37.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #171 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Public Education has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Public Education's EV-to-OCF compare to PXED and KLC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #171 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places American Public Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. American Public Education's value of 8.86 is 37.8% above this benchmark. Historically, American Public Education's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 2.98 to 960.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.64 vs. the industry median of 6.43, American Public 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-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.43, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Public Education's current EV-to-OCF of 8.86 is 37.8% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current EV-to-OCF is 8.86, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 7.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Public Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education (APEI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.85, compared to a current price of $45.18 — trading 97.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.86, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.64 and 37.8% above the Education industry median of 6.43. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.86 as of Aug. 14, 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 American Public Education (APEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.18 is trading 97.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.85.
GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APEI:
EV-to-OCF: 8.86 (16% above median its 10-year median of 7.64)
GF Value™: $22.85 vs. price of $45.18 (97.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.8% above the Education median (#171 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator, provides online postsecondary education as a distance-learning, graduate-level institution for military officers seeking a degree in military studies; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
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