Strategic EducationSTRA +0.86%78 EV-to-FCF is 10.66 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 18.94. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.40 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 197 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks worse than 55.33% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Strategic Education's Enterprise Value is $1,854 Mil.
Strategic Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $174 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Education's EV-to-FCF for today is 10.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.73 Med: 18.94 Max: 141.77
Current: 10.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Strategic Education was 141.77. The lowest was -97.73. And the median was 18.94.
STRA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 55.33% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.44
vs STRA: 10.66
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.
Strategic Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Strategic Education's share price for today is $84.15.
Strategic 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 $5.660.
* 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.
Strategic Education EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Strategic Education EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic 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, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Strategic Education's current Enterprise Value is $1,854 Mil.
Strategic 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 $174 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.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a EV-to-FCF of 10.66 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 18.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #109 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Strategic Education's EV-to-FCF too high?
Strategic Education's current EV-to-FCF of 10.66 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 18.94. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.44. Strategic Education's value of 10.66 is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #109 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's EV-to-FCF compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #109 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Strategic Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.44. Strategic Education's value of 10.66 is 12.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.94 vs. the industry median of 9.44, 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 EV-to-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.44, based on 197 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. Strategic Education's current EV-to-FCF of 10.66 is 12.9% 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current EV-to-FCF is 10.66, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 18.94. 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 $98.40, compared to a current price of $84.15 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 10.66, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 18.94 and 12.9% above the Education industry median of 9.44. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Strategic Education (STRA), the current EV-to-FCF is 10.66 as of Jul. 12, 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 $84.15 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $98.40.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
EV-to-FCF: 10.66 (44% below median its 10-year median of 18.94)
GF Value™: $98.40 vs. price of $84.15 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Education median (#109 of 197)
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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