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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Strategic Education's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $52 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $184 Mil.
Strategic Education's pretax margin was 15.37%.
During the past 13 years, Strategic Education's highest Pretax Margin was 14.31%. The lowest was -3.02%. And the median was 11.33%.
During the past 13 years, Strategic Education's highest Pretax Margin was 14.31%. The lowest was -3.02%. And the median was 11.33%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Strategic Education Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income 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 DAO, COUR, PRDO: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $184 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $184 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors.
Is Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Strategic Education's current Pre-Tax Income is $184 Mil. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income compare to DAO and COUR?
Strategic Education's Pre-Tax Income of $184 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Education company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Education industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. Strategic Education's current Pre-Tax Income is $184 Mil. 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 $100.82, compared to a current price of $82.75 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $184 Mil. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Pre-Tax Income is $184 Mil as of Jun. 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 $82.75 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.82.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
Pre-Tax Income: $184 Mil
GF Value™: $100.82 vs. price of $82.75 (17.9% below fair value)
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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