Perdoceo EducationPRDO +1.06%75 Quick Ratio is 4.79 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 3.99. 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 264 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 88.64% on this metric.
Perdoceo Education has a quick ratio of 4.79. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 3.99 Max: 5.85
Current: 4.79
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest Quick Ratio was 5.85. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 3.99.
PRDO's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 88.64% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.455
vs PRDO: 4.79
Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Perdoceo Education Quick Ratio Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Perdoceo Education's Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 4.79 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 3.99. Over the past decade, Perdoceo Education's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 5.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #30 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Quick Ratio too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Quick Ratio of 4.79 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 3.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 5.85. The Education industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Perdoceo Education's value of 4.79 is 229.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #30 out of 264 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 Quick Ratio compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #30 out of 264 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. Perdoceo Education's value of 4.79 is 229.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Perdoceo Education's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 5.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 1.46, 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 Quick Ratio for an Education company?
The median Quick Ratio among Education companies is 1.46, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Quick Ratio of 4.79 is 229.2% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Quick Ratio is 4.79, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 3.99. 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 Quick Ratio is 4.79, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 229.2% above the Education industry median of 1.46. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Quick Ratio is 4.79 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:
Quick Ratio: 4.79 (20% above median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $33.34 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 229.2% above the Education median (#30 of 264)
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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