American Public EducationAPEI +0.75%69 Median PS Value is $41.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 5794% above its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates APEI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 104 Education companies, American Public Education ranks worse than 78.85% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Public Education's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
APEI'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.71 Max: 1.36
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of American Public Education was 1.36. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.71.
APEI's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 78.85% of 104
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.75
vs APEI: 1.26
American Public Education (NAS:APEI) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
American Public Education's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
52.57
/
41.85
=
1.26
* 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.
American Public Education Median PS Value Related Terms
American Public Education Median PS Value Historical Data
* 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.
APEI vs PXED, AFYA, KLC: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, American Public Education's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
American Public Education Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.1907.
American Public Education's Revenue per Share 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 $35.146.
* 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.
American Public Education (APEI) has a Median PS Value of $41.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. This is 5794% above median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, American Public Education's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.11 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #82 out of 104 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is American Public Education's Median PS Value too high?
American Public Education's current Median PS Value of $41.85 is 5794% above median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.36. The Education industry median Median PS Value is 0.75. American Public Education's value of $41.85 is 5480% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #82 out of 104 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to PXED and AFYA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #82 out of 104 companies for Median PS Value. This places American Public Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.75. American Public Education's value of $41.85 is 5480% above this benchmark. Historically, American Public Education's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.11 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 0.75, American Public 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 Median PS Value for an Education company?
The median Median PS Value among Education companies is 0.75, based on 104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Public Education's current Median PS Value of $41.85 is 5480% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current Median PS Value is $41.85, which is 5794% above median its own 10-year median of 0.71. 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 $20.36, compared to a current price of $52.57 — trading 158.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $41.85, which is 5794% above median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 5480% above the Education industry median of 0.75. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current Median PS Value is $41.85 as of Jun. 25, 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 $52.57 is trading 158.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.36.
GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APEI:
Median PS Value: $41.85 (5794% above median its 10-year median of 0.71)
GF Value™: $20.36 vs. price of $52.57 (158.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5480% above the Education median (#82 of 104)
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 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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