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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 Median PS Value is $108.48 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 10134% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 105 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 58.1% 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 Strategic Education's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.06 Max: 2.23
Current: 0.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Strategic Education was 2.23. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.06.
STRA's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 58.1% of 105
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs STRA: 0.69
Strategic Education (NAS:STRA) 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.
Strategic Education's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
75.64
/
108.48
=
0.70
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Strategic Education Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's Median PS Value 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.
STRA vs MH, COUR, LINC: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 1.9574.
Strategic 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 $55.42.
* 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 (STRA) has a Median PS Value of $108.48 as of Jul. 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 10134% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.55 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #44 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Strategic Education's Median PS Value too high?
Strategic Education's current Median PS Value of $108.48 is 10134% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.23. The Education industry median Median PS Value is 0.78. Strategic Education's value of $108.48 is 13807.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #44 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's Median PS Value compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #44 out of 105 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.78. Strategic Education's value of $108.48 is 13807.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.55 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.78, 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 Median PS Value for an Education company?
The median Median PS Value among Education companies is 0.78, based on 105 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. Strategic Education's current Median PS Value of $108.48 is 13807.7% 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current Median PS Value is $108.48, which is 10134% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategic Education (STRA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.62, compared to a current price of $75.64 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $108.48, which is 10134% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 13807.7% above the Education industry median of 0.78. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Strategic Education (STRA), the current Median PS Value is $108.48 as of Jul. 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 Strategic Education (STRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategic Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.64 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $98.62.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
Median PS Value: $108.48 (10134% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13807.7% above the Education median (#44 of 105)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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