Perdoceo EducationPRDO +1.06%75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.21. 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 108 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 81.48% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.22
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Perdoceo Education was 0.22. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.21.
PRDO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 81.48% of 108
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.465
vs PRDO: 0.20
During the past 12 months, Perdoceo Education's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Perdoceo Education Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Perdoceo Education Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #20 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.22. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Perdoceo Education's value of 0.16 is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #20 out of 108 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #20 out of 108 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47. Perdoceo Education's value of 0.16 is 65.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Perdoceo Education's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Perdoceo Education has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.47, based on 108 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 65.6% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 65.6% below the Education industry median of 0.47. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $33.34 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Education median (#20 of 108)
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 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.
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