Strategic Education (FRA:SQE) OCF Margin %: 28.56% (As of Mar. 2026) — 118% Above Median


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What is Strategic Education OCF Margin %?

Strategic Education FRA:SQE +1.53% 72 OCF Margin % is 28.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 13.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:SQE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €84.89. Among 255 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 53.33% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Strategic Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €76 Mil. Strategic Education's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €265 Mil. Therefore, Strategic Education's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.56%.

As of today, Strategic Education's current OCF Yield % is 12.54%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SQE' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39   Med: 13.12   Max: 20.27
Current: 17.16


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Strategic Education was 20.27%. The lowest was 7.39%. And the median was 13.12%.

FRA:SQE's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
53.33% of 255 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 15.99 vs FRA:SQE: 17.16


Strategic Education OCF Margin % Related Terms


Strategic Education OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's OCF Margin % 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.

Strategic Education OCF Margin % Chart

Strategic Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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Strategic Education Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:SQE vs COUR, LINC, DAO: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Strategic Education OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Strategic Education's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=169.261/1083.06
=15.63 %

Strategic Education's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=75.579/264.628
=28.56 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 28.56% mean?
Strategic Education (FRA:SQE) has a OCF Margin % of 28.56% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 13.12. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.39 to 20.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #119 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Strategic Education's OCF Margin % too high?
Strategic Education's current OCF Margin % of 28.56% is 118% above median its 10-year median of 13.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 20.27. The Education industry median OCF Margin % is 15.99. Strategic Education's value of 28.56% is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #119 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's OCF Margin % compare to COUR and LINC?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #119 out of 255 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.99. Strategic Education's value of 28.56% is 78.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 7.39 to 20.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.12 vs. the industry median of 15.99, 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 OCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median OCF Margin % among Education companies is 15.99, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Strategic Education's current OCF Margin % of 28.56% is 78.6% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current OCF Margin % is 28.56%, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 13.12. 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?
Strategic Education (FRA:SQE) has a current OCF Margin % of 28.56%. The stock's GF Value™ is €84.89, compared to a current price of €66.50 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 28.56%, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 13.12 and 78.6% above the Education industry median of 15.99. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (FRA:SQE), the current OCF Margin % is 28.56% 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 (FRA:SQE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strategic Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €66.50 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €84.89.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SQE:

  • OCF Margin %: 28.56% (118% above median its 10-year median of 13.12)
  • GF Value™: €84.89 vs. price of €66.50 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100
  • Industry Position: 78.6% above the Education median (#119 of 255)

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


Strategic Education Business Description

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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.
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