APEI (American Public Education) EPS (Basic): $1.96 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is American Public Education EPS (Basic)?

American Public Education APEI +0.71% 69 EPS (Basic) is $1.96 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

American Public Education's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.97. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.96.

American Public Education's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.94. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.89.

American Public Education's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.03. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.12.

During the past 12 months, American Public Education's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 78.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, American Public Education's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 114.90% per year. The lowest was -63.70% per year. And the median was -2.00% per year.

American Public Education (NAS:APEI) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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American Public Education EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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American Public Education EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

American Public Education's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(31.557	-	2.751)	/	18.011
	=	1.60

American Public Education's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(17.731	-	0)	/	18.282
	=	0.97

EPS (Basic) 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 $1.96

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.96 mean?

American Public Education (APEI) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.96 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors.

Is American Public Education's EPS (Basic) too high?

American Public Education's current EPS (Basic) is $1.96. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to PXED and AFYA?

American Public Education's EPS (Basic) of $1.96 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Education company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Education industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. American Public Education's current EPS (Basic) is $1.96. 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 $20.36, compared to a current price of $52.18 — trading 156.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.96. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.96 as of Mar. 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 $52.18 is trading 156.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.36. GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APEI:

EPS (Basic): $1.96
GF Value™: $20.36 vs. price of $52.18 (156.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies PXED AFYA KLC GOTU DAO LINC COUR FC COE CHGG EDU TAL GHC LAUR CVSA LOPE LRN NSE:PWL HKSE:01797 MH

Other Exchanges 51A:Germany

Address 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, USA, 25414

Website https://www.apei.com

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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