Perdoceo EducationMEX:PRDO 76 FCF Margin % is 30.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 17.19. GuruFocus rates MEX:PRDO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN523.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 82.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PRDO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.71 Med: 17.19 Max: 26.07
Current: 25.92
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Perdoceo Education was 26.07%. The lowest was -4.71%. And the median was 17.19%.
MEX:PRDO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 82.35% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33
vs MEX:PRDO: 25.92
Perdoceo Education FCF Margin % Related Terms
Perdoceo Education FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin % 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.
MEX:PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:PRDO) has a FCF Margin % of 30.51% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 17.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #45 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin % too high?
Perdoceo Education's current FCF Margin % of 30.51% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 17.19. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Perdoceo Education's value of 30.51% is 227% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #45 out of 255 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 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's FCF Margin % compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #45 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. Perdoceo Education's value of 30.51% is 227% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.19 vs. the industry median of 9.33, 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 FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current FCF Margin % of 30.51% is 227% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current FCF Margin % is 30.51%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 17.19. 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?
Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO) has a current FCF Margin % of 30.51%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN523.70, compared to a current price of MXN555.00 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 30.51%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 17.19 and 227% above the Education industry median of 9.33. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (MEX:PRDO), the current FCF Margin % is 30.51% 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 (MEX:PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN555.00 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN523.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PRDO:
FCF Margin %: 30.51% (77% above median its 10-year median of 17.19)
GF Value™: MXN523.70 vs. price of MXN555.00 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227% above the Education median (#45 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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