PRDO (Perdoceo Education) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


PRDO Perdoceo Education Corp PRDO
75 GF Score
Price $33.34
GF Value $31.46
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Perdoceo Education Moat Score?

Perdoceo Education PRDO +1.06% 75 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 94.72% on this metric.

Perdoceo Education has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perdoceo Education has Narrow Moat: Perdoceo Education Corp benefits from regulatory barriers in the education sector and some brand recognition. However, it faces competition from traditional and online education providers, resulting in a modest moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Perdoceo Education might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Perdoceo Education  (NAS:PRDO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Perdoceo Education Moat Score Related Terms

PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Perdoceo Education Moat Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #14 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Moat Score too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #14 out of 265 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's Moat Score compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #14 out of 265 companies for Moat Score. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Education company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Education industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Perdoceo Education's current Moat Score is 4. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perdoceo Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education (PRDO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.46, compared to a current price of $33.34 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perdoceo Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.34 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.46. GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PRDO:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $33.34 (6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Perdoceo Education Business Description

Other Exchanges CE1:Germany
Address 1750 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Perdoceo Education Corp is an American for-profit education company that focuses on quality postsecondary education online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The company's important segments include the American InterContinental University, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Colorado Technical University. These universities provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs focusing on business, technology, management, and social services, with the majority of the students enrolled in programs offered fully online. The majority of the its revenue comes from the Colorado Technical University segment.
75GF Score

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