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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 OCF Margin % is 28.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 13.12. 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 254 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 53.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39 Med: 13.12 Max: 20.27
Current: 17.15
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%.
STRA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 53.54% of 254
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 15.86
vs STRA: 17.15
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.
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.
* 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 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 #118 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
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 15.86. Strategic Education's value of 28.56% is 80.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #118 out of 254 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 OCF Margin % compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #118 out of 254 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.86. Strategic Education's value of 28.56% is 80.1% 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 15.86, 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 15.86, based on 254 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 80.1% 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 15.86 — 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?
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 OCF Margin % is 28.56%, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 13.12 and 80.1% above the Education industry median of 15.86. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), 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 (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:
OCF Margin %: 28.56% (118% above median its 10-year median of 13.12)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.1% above the Education median (#118 of 254)
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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