American Public EducationAPEI -0.83%69 EV-to-FCF is 12.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Education companies, American Public Education ranks worse than 63.59% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, American Public Education's Enterprise Value is $927.5 Mil.
American Public Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.8 Mil. Therefore, American Public Education's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Public Education's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
APEI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.6 Med: 9.31 Max: 3014.33
Current: 12.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of American Public Education was 3014.33. The lowest was -106.60. And the median was 9.31.
APEI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.59% of 195
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs APEI: 12.57
EV-to-FCF 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.
American Public Education (NAS:APEI) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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.
American Public Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
American Public Education's share price for today is $54.06.
American Public 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 $1.890.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
American Public Education EV-to-FCF Related Terms
American Public Education EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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, American Public Education's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
American Public Education EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's EV-to-FCF falls into.
American Public Education's current Enterprise Value is $927.5 Mil.
American Public Education's Free Cash Flow 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 $73.8 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.
American Public Education (APEI) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 9.31. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #124 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is American Public Education's EV-to-FCF too high?
American Public Education's current EV-to-FCF of 12.57 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 9.31. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. American Public Education's value of 12.57 is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #124 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to PXED and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #124 out of 195 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places American Public Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. American Public Education's value of 12.57 is 33.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 9.40, American Public 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.40, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Public Education's current EV-to-FCF of 12.57 is 33.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current EV-to-FCF is 12.57, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 9.31. 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 $54.06 — trading 165.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.57, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 33.7% above the Education industry median of 9.40. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.57 as of Jun. 29, 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 $54.06 is trading 165.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.36.
GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APEI:
EV-to-FCF: 12.57 (35% above median its 10-year median of 9.31)
GF Value™: $20.36 vs. price of $54.06 (165.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.7% above the Education median (#124 of 195)
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 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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