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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.48%80 Equity-to-Asset is 0.79 as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.76. 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 better than 83.71% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Strategic Education's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,634 Mil. Strategic Education's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,069 Mil.
Therefore, Strategic Education's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.76 Max: 0.86
Current: 0.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Strategic Education was 0.86. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.76.
STRA's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 83.71% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.565
vs STRA: 0.79
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%.
Strategic Education Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Strategic Education Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic 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, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education Equity-to-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic 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.
Strategic 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.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.79 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #43 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Strategic Education's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Strategic Education's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.79 is near median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 0.86. The Education industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Strategic Education's value of 0.79 is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #43 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #43 out of 264 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Strategic Education in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Strategic Education's value of 0.79 is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.57, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Education company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Education companies is 0.57, based on 264 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. Strategic Education's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.79 is 39.8% 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 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.79, 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 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 39.8% above the Education industry median of 0.57. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.79 as of Jun. 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.79 (near median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: $100.13 vs. price of $82.40 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.8% above the Education median (#43 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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