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Perdoceo EducationFRA:CE1 -2.86%89 FCF Yield % is 11.08 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 9.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:CE1 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 66.28% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Perdoceo Education FCF Yield % Historical Data
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For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Perdoceo Education FCF Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's FCF Yield % 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 (FRA:CE1) has a FCF Yield % of 11.08 as of Aug. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 9.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #88 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Perdoceo Education's FCF Yield % too high?
Perdoceo Education's current FCF Yield % of 11.08 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 9.62. The Education industry median FCF Yield % is 6.68. Perdoceo Education's value of 11.08 is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #88 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's FCF Yield % compare to MH and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #88 out of 261 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Perdoceo Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.68. Perdoceo Education's value of 11.08 is 65.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.62 vs. the industry median of 6.68, 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 Yield % for an Education company?
The median FCF Yield % among Education companies is 6.68, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current FCF Yield % of 11.08 is 65.9% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current FCF Yield % is 11.08, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 9.62. 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 (FRA:CE1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.24, compared to a current price of €27.20 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 11.08, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 9.62 and 65.9% above the Education industry median of 6.68. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (FRA:CE1), the current FCF Yield % is 11.08 as of Aug. 01, 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 (FRA:CE1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.20 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.24.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CE1:
FCF Yield %: 11.08 (15% above median its 10-year median of 9.62)
GF Value™: €30.24 vs. price of €27.20 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Education median (#88 of 261)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CE1 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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