STRA (Strategic Education) Property, Plant and Equipment: $197 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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STRA Strategic Education Inc STRA
76 GF Score
Price $75.64
GF Value $98.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Strategic Education Property, Plant and Equipment?

Strategic Education STRA +0.80% 76 Property, Plant and Equipment is $197 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Strategic Education's quarterly net PPE declined from Sep. 2025 ($204 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($199 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($199 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($197 Mil).

Strategic Education's annual net PPE declined from Dec. 2023 ($238 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($215 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($215 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($199 Mil).


Strategic Education  (NAS:STRA) Property, Plant and Equipment Explanation

A company with durable competitive advantage doesn't need to constantly upgrade its equipment to stay competitive. The company replaces when it wears out. On the other hand, a company without any advantages must replace to keep pace.

Difference between a company with a moat and one without is that the company with the competitive advantage finances new equipment through internal cash flows, whereas the no advantage company requires debt to finance.

Producing a consistent product that doesn't change equates to consistent profits. There is no need to upgrade plants which frees up cash for other ventures. Think Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson etc.


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Strategic Education Property, Plant and Equipment Historical Data

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Strategic Education Property, Plant and Equipment Chart

Strategic Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Property, Plant and Equipment
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Strategic Education Quarterly Data
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Strategic Education Property, Plant and Equipment Calculation

Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) are the fixed assets of the companyFixed assets are also known as non-current assets.

Property, plant, and equipment includes assets that will - in the normal course of business - neither be used up in the next year nor will become a part of any product sold to customers.

Some of the most common parts of property, plant, and equipment are:


Land
Buildings (and leasehold improvements)
Transportation equipment
Manufacturing equipment
Office equipment
Office furniture

Companies with lots of property, plant, and equipment often have special categories. For example, railroad property includes:


Track
Ties
Ballast
Bridges
Tunnels
Signals
Locomotives
Freight Cars

There is often a note in the financial statements - found in a company's 10-K - that will explain the different categories of property a company owns.

The market value of property, plant, and equipment can differ tremendously from the book value of property, plant, and equipment.

For example, when Berkshire Hathaway liquidated its textile mills, it had to pay the buyers of the company's manufacturing equipment to haul the equipment away. That property, plant, and equipment was literally worth less than zero. On the other hand, some companies own thousands of acres of land.

All property, plant, and equipment other than land is depreciated. Land is never depreciated. However, land is not marked up to market value either. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), land is shown on the balance sheet at cost.

The property, plant, and equipment line shown on the balance sheet is usually net property, plant, and equipment. This means it is the cost of the property, plant, and equipment less accumulated depreciation.

What does a Property, Plant and Equipment of $197 Mil mean?
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Property, Plant and Equipment of $197 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total property, plant and equipment recorded on a company's balance sheet less accumulated depreciation. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors.
Is Strategic Education's Property, Plant and Equipment too high?
Strategic Education's current Property, Plant and Equipment is $197 Mil. 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 Property, Plant and Equipment compare to MH and COUR?
Strategic Education's Property, Plant and Equipment of $197 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 Property, Plant and Equipment for an Education company?
A good Property, Plant and Equipment depends on the Education industry context. However, Property, Plant and Equipment 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 Property, Plant and Equipment mean?
A high Property, Plant and Equipment can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total property, plant and equipment recorded on a company's balance sheet less accumulated depreciation. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. Strategic Education's current Property, Plant and Equipment is $197 Mil. 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 Property, Plant and Equipment is $197 Mil. 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 Property, Plant and Equipment calculated?
Property, Plant and Equipment is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Property, Plant and Equipment is $197 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 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:

  • Property, Plant and Equipment: $197 Mil
  • GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SQE:Germany
Address 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA, USA, 20171
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.
76GF Score

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