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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.48%80 EV-to-OCF is 8.37 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks worse than 62.88% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Strategic Education's Enterprise Value is $1,808 Mil.
Strategic Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $216 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Education's EV-to-OCF for today is 8.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -764.76 Med: 13.6 Max: 58.44
Current: 8.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Strategic Education was 58.44. The lowest was -764.76. And the median was 13.60.
STRA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.88% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.425
vs STRA: 8.37
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.
Strategic Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Strategic Education's share price for today is $82.40.
Strategic 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 $6.000.
* 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.
Strategic Education EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Strategic Education EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic 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, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Strategic Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,808 Mil.
Strategic 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 $216 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-OCF of 8.37 as of Aug. 16, 2026. This is 38% below median its historical median of 13.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #166 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Strategic Education's EV-to-OCF too high?
Strategic Education's current EV-to-OCF of 8.37 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 13.60. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. Strategic Education's value of 8.37 is 30.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #166 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's EV-to-OCF compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #166 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Strategic Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.43. Strategic Education's value of 8.37 is 30.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.60 vs. the industry median of 6.43, 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-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. Strategic Education's current EV-to-OCF of 8.37 is 30.3% 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. Strategic Education's current EV-to-OCF is 8.37, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 13.60. 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 $100.13, compared to a current price of $82.40 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 8.37, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 13.60 and 30.3% above the Education industry median of 6.43. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current EV-to-OCF is 8.37 as of Aug. 16, 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 $82.40 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.13.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
EV-to-OCF: 8.37 (38% below median its 10-year median of 13.60)
GF Value™: $100.13 vs. price of $82.40 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% above the Education median (#166 of 264)
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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