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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.39. 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 105 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks better than 60% 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. Strategic Education's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.39 Max: 0.96
Current: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Strategic Education was 0.96. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.39.
STRA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 60% of 105
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs STRA: 0.38
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Strategic Education was 59.90% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 19.05% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Strategic Education (NAS:STRA) 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.
Strategic Education Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Strategic Education Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic 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.
STRA vs MH, COUR, LINC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Strategic 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.
Strategic 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.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #42 out of 105 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Strategic Education's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Strategic Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.96. The Education industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Strategic Education's value of 0.42 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #42 out of 105 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #42 out of 105 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Strategic Education's value of 0.42 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Strategic 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 0.49, based on 105 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. Strategic Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 14.3% 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 14.3% below the Education industry median of 0.49. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Education median (#42 of 105)
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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