APEI (American Public Education) YoY EBITDA Growth: 55.26% (As of Jun. 2026)

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APEI American Public Education Inc APEI
69 GF Score
Price $44.78
GF Value $22.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is American Public Education YoY EBITDA Growth?

American Public Education APEI -0.38% 69 YoY EBITDA Growth is 55.26% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. American Public Education's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 55.26%.

American Public Education's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.93.

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American Public Education YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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American Public Education YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

American Public Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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American Public Education Quarterly Data
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American Public Education YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

American Public Education's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(3.434-2.886)/ | 2.886 |
=18.99 %

American Public Education's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.93-0.599)/ | 0.599 |
=55.26 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth of 55.26% mean?
American Public Education (APEI) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 55.26% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for American Public Education and its competitors.
Is American Public Education's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
American Public Education's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 55.26%. Overall, American Public Education has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Public Education's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to LINC and PXED?
American Public Education's YoY EBITDA Growth of 55.26% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for an Education company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Education industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for American Public Education and its competitors. American Public Education's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 55.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Public Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education (APEI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.98, compared to a current price of $44.78 — trading 94.9% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 55.26%. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 55.26% as of Jun. 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 American Public Education (APEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.78 is trading 94.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.98. GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APEI:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 55.26%
  • GF Value™: $22.98 vs. price of $44.78 (94.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs

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

American Public Education Business Description

Other Exchanges 51A:Germany
Address 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, USA, 25414
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator, provides online postsecondary education as a distance-learning, graduate-level institution for military officers seeking a degree in military studies; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
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