Perdoceo EducationPRDO -0.59%76 EV-to-FCF is 6.54 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Perdoceo Education's Enterprise Value is $1,444.6 Mil.
Perdoceo Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $220.9 Mil. Therefore, Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.4 Med: 6.22 Max: 211.47
Current: 6.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Perdoceo Education was 211.47. The lowest was -28.40. And the median was 6.22.
PRDO's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 62.56% of 195
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.35
vs PRDO: 6.54
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.
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.
Perdoceo Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Perdoceo Education's share price for today is $32.01.
Perdoceo 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 $2.610.
* 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.
Perdoceo Education EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Perdoceo Education EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF 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 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.
Perdoceo Education EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Perdoceo Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,444.6 Mil.
Perdoceo 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 $220.9 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.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.54 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #73 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF too high?
Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-FCF of 6.54 is near median its 10-year median of 6.22. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.35. Perdoceo Education's value of 6.54 is 30.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #73 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's EV-to-FCF compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #73 out of 195 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Perdoceo Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.35. Perdoceo Education's value of 6.54 is 30.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 9.35, Perdoceo Education has consistently been below 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 9.35, 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. Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-FCF of 6.54 is 30.1% below 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 Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current EV-to-FCF is 6.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.22. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.46, compared to a current price of $32.01 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 30.1% below the Education industry median of 9.35. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.54 as of Jun. 30, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.01 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.46.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
EV-to-FCF: 6.54 (near median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $32.01 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% below the Education median (#73 of 195)
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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