Perdoceo EducationPRDO +1.06%76 PS Ratio is 2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks worse than 67.57% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Perdoceo Education's share price is $33.34.
Perdoceo Education's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.11. Hence, Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio for today is 2.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54 Med: 1.57 Max: 3.23
Current: 2.54
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest PS Ratio was 3.23. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.57.
PRDO's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 67.57% of 259
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.23
vs PRDO: 2.54
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Perdoceo Education was 21.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 42.30% per year. The lowest was -15.90% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Perdoceo Education PS Ratio Related Terms
Perdoceo Education PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Perdoceo Education's Share Price of today is $33.34. Perdoceo Education's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.11.
* 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:
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a PS Ratio of 2.54 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #175 out of 259 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio too high?
Perdoceo Education's current PS Ratio of 2.54 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 3.23. The Education industry median PS Ratio is 1.23. Perdoceo Education's value of 2.54 is 106.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #175 out of 259 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perdoceo Education has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's PS Ratio compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #175 out of 259 companies for PS Ratio. This places Perdoceo Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 1.23. Perdoceo Education's value of 2.54 is 106.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Perdoceo Education's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 3.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 PS Ratio for an Education company?
The median PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.23, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current PS Ratio of 2.54 is 106.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PS Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current PS Ratio is 2.54, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 1.57. 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 PS Ratio is 2.54, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 106.5% above the Education industry median of 1.23. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current PS Ratio is 2.54 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:
PS Ratio: 2.54 (62% above median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $33.34 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.5% above the Education median (#175 of 259)
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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