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Perdoceo EducationPRDO -1.26%93 Equity-to-Asset is 0.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 83.59% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Perdoceo Education's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $999.9 Mil. Perdoceo Education's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,288.8 Mil.
Therefore, Perdoceo Education's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.76 Max: 0.84
Current: 0.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Perdoceo Education was 0.84. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.76.
PRDO's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 83.59% of 262
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.56
vs PRDO: 0.78
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Perdoceo Education Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Perdoceo Education's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.78 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Perdoceo Education's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.58 to 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #43 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.78 is near median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 0.84. The Education industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Perdoceo Education's value of 0.78 is 39.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #43 out of 262 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #43 out of 262 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56. Perdoceo Education's value of 0.78 is 39.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Perdoceo Education's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.58 to 0.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.56, Perdoceo 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Education company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Education companies is 0.56, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.78 is 39.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.76. 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 $35.08, compared to a current price of $30.45 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 39.3% above the Education industry median of 0.56. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.78 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.45 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.08.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.78 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $35.08 vs. price of $30.45 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% above the Education median (#43 of 262)
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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