Perdoceo EducationPRDO +1.06%75 PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.81. 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 257 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks worse than 64.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.81 Max: 4.06
Current: 2.09
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest PB Ratio was 4.06. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.81.
PRDO's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.59% of 257
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs PRDO: 2.09
During the past 12 months, Perdoceo Education's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Perdoceo Education was 43.30% per year. The lowest was -27.50% per year. And the median was 9.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Perdoceo Education PB Ratio Related Terms
Perdoceo Education PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's PB 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a PB Ratio of 2.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Perdoceo Education's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 4.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #166 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is Perdoceo Education's PB Ratio too high?
Perdoceo Education's current PB Ratio of 2.09 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 4.06. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Perdoceo Education's value of 2.09 is 51.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #166 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #166 out of 257 companies for PB Ratio. This places Perdoceo Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.38. Perdoceo Education's value of 2.09 is 51.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Perdoceo Education's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 4.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Perdoceo 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 PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.38, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current PB Ratio of 2.09 is 51.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. 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 PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 51.4% above the Education industry median of 1.38. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Jun. 27, 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:
PB Ratio: 2.09 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $33.34 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% above the Education median (#166 of 257)
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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