APEI (American Public Education) Interest Expense: $-4.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is American Public Education Interest Expense?

American Public Education APEI +3.79% 69 Interest Expense is $-4.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. American Public Education's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.7 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. American Public Education's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 21.8 Mil. American Public Education's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.7 Mil. American Public Education's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.06. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

American Public Education (NAS:APEI) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

American Public Education's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.7 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $137.2 Mil.

American Public Education's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	21.797	/	-0.725
	=	30.06

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

American Public Education Interest Expense Historical Data

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American Public Education Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-4.1 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-4.1 Mil mean?

American Public Education (APEI) has a Interest Expense of $-4.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors.

Is American Public Education's Interest Expense too high?

American Public Education's current Interest Expense is $-4.1 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to PXED and DAO?

American Public Education's Interest Expense of $-4.1 Mil 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 Interest Expense for an Education company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Education industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. American Public Education's current Interest Expense is $-4.1 Mil. 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 $20.38, compared to a current price of $55.83 — trading 173.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-4.1 Mil. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current Interest Expense is $-4.1 Mil 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 American Public Education (APEI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $55.83 is trading 173.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.38. GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APEI:

Interest Expense: $-4.1 Mil
GF Value™: $20.38 vs. price of $55.83 (173.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 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

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies PXED DAO AFYA KLC GOTU LINC COUR FC JDZG STRA EDU TAL LAUR GHC CVSA LOPE NSE:PWL LRN HKSE:01797 UTI

Other Exchanges 51A:Germany

Address 111 West Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, USA, 25414

Website https://www.apei.com

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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