Strategic Education (FRA:SQE) FCF Yield %: 8.70 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 76% Above Median

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FRA:SQE Strategic Education Inc FRA:SQE
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What is Strategic Education FCF Yield %?

Strategic Education FRA:SQE +2.13% 81 FCF Yield % is 8.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQE with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.71. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 60.92% 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.

As of today, Strategic Education's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €145 Mil, and Market Cap is €1,645 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Education's FCF Yield % for today is 8.70%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SQE' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.16   Med: 4.93   Max: 10.67
Current: 8.7


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Strategic Education was 10.67%. The lowest was -1.16%. And the median was 4.93%.

FRA:SQE's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
60.92% of 261 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.9 vs FRA:SQE: 8.70

Strategic Education's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.46%.


Strategic Education FCF Yield % Explanation

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.


Strategic Education FCF Yield % Related Terms


Strategic Education FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's FCF Yield % 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.

Strategic Education FCF Yield % Chart

Strategic Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Strategic Education Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.07 9.92 5.94 16.54 3.47

FRA:SQE vs DAO, COUR, MH: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Strategic Education FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Strategic Education's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=131.47 / 1550.4075
=8.48%

Strategic Education's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=13.058 * 4 / 1503.7645
=3.47%

* 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.

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What does a FCF Yield % of 8.70 mean?
Strategic Education (FRA:SQE) has a FCF Yield % of 8.70 as of Aug. 05, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #102 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Strategic Education's FCF Yield % too high?
Strategic Education's current FCF Yield % of 8.70 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Education industry median FCF Yield % is 6.90. Strategic Education's value of 8.70 is 26.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #102 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's FCF Yield % compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #102 out of 261 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.90. Strategic Education's value of 8.70 is 26.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 6.90, 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 FCF Yield % for an Education company?
The median FCF Yield % among Education companies is 6.90, 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. Strategic Education's current FCF Yield % of 8.70 is 26.1% 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current FCF Yield % is 8.70, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. 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?
Strategic Education (FRA:SQE) has a current FCF Yield % of 8.70. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.71, compared to a current price of €72.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.70, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 26.1% above the Education industry median of 6.90. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Strategic Education (FRA:SQE), the current FCF Yield % is 8.70 as of Aug. 05, 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 (FRA:SQE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategic Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €72.00 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.71.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQE:

  • FCF Yield %: 8.70 (76% above median its 10-year median of 4.93)
  • GF Value™: €83.71 vs. price of €72.00 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 26.1% above the Education median (#102 of 261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SQE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Strategic Education Business Description

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Address 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA, USA, 20171
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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