American Public Education's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (MXN11,250 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN11,652 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN11,652 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN11,835 Mil).
American Public Education's annual market cap
stayed the same
from Dec. 2023 (MXN0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN0 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN11,652 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. American Public Education's Enterprise Value for Today is MXN16,393 Mil.
American Public Education (MEX:APEI) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
American Public Education Market Cap Related Terms
American Public Education Market Cap 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.
MEX:APEI vs PXED, AFYA, KLC: Market Cap Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, American Public Education's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
* 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 (MEX:APEI) has a Market Cap of MXN17,517 Mil as of Jun. 28, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #28 out of 269 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is American Public Education's Market Cap too high?
American Public Education's current Market Cap is MXN17,517 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #28 out of 269 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, American Public Education has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Public Education's Market Cap compare to PXED and AFYA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #28 out of 269 companies for Market Cap. This places American Public Education in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 60.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Education company?
The median Market Cap among Education companies is 60.81, based on 269 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Market Cap is 60.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current Market Cap is MXN17,517 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?
American Public Education (MEX:APEI) has a current Market Cap of MXN17,517 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN240.10, compared to a current price of MXN642.83 — trading 167.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is MXN17,517 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (MEX:APEI), the current Market Cap is MXN17,517 Mil as of Jun. 28, 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 (MEX:APEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN642.83 is trading 167.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN240.10.
Key valuation signals for MEX:APEI:
Market Cap: MXN17,517 Mil
GF Value™: MXN240.10 vs. price of MXN642.83 (167.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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