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Perdoceo EducationPRDO -4.13%93 EV-to-OCF is 5.85 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 5.91. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks worse than 50.19% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Perdoceo Education's Enterprise Value is $1,343.0 Mil.
Perdoceo Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $229.5 Mil. Therefore, Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.66 Med: 5.91 Max: 76.62
Current: 5.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Perdoceo Education was 76.62. The lowest was -36.66. And the median was 5.91.
PRDO's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 50.19% of 261
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs PRDO: 5.85
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.
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.
Perdoceo Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Perdoceo Education's share price for today is $30.38.
Perdoceo 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 $2.610.
* 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.
Perdoceo Education EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Perdoceo Education EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF 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-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.
Perdoceo Education EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Perdoceo Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,343.0 Mil.
Perdoceo Education's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $229.5 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-OCF of 5.85 as of Jul. 21, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 5.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #131 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF too high?
Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-OCF of 5.85 is near median its 10-year median of 5.91. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.85. Perdoceo Education's value of 5.85 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #131 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's EV-to-OCF compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #131 out of 261 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Perdoceo Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.85. Perdoceo Education's value of 5.85 is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Perdoceo Education has consistently been at 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 5.85, based on 261 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. Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-OCF of 5.85 is 0% at 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 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-OCF is 5.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.91. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.97, compared to a current price of $30.38 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 0% at the Education industry median of 5.85. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.85 as of Jul. 21, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.38 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.97.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
EV-to-OCF: 5.85 (near median its 10-year median of 5.91)
GF Value™: $34.97 vs. price of $30.38 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Education median (#131 of 261)
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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