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Strategic EducationSTRA +0.80%76 Quick Ratio is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.66. 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 261 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks worse than 58.24% on this metric.
Strategic Education has a quick ratio of 1.16. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.16 Med: 1.66 Max: 4.13
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, Strategic Education's highest Quick Ratio was 4.13. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.66.
STRA's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 58.24% of 261
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs STRA: 1.16
Strategic Education (NAS:STRA) 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.
Strategic Education Quick Ratio Related Terms
Strategic Education Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic 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, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education Quick Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic 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.
Strategic 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.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Quick Ratio of 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 4.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #152 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is Strategic Education's Quick Ratio too high?
Strategic Education's current Quick Ratio of 1.16 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.16 to a high of 4.13. The Education industry median Quick Ratio is 1.36. Strategic Education's value of 1.16 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #152 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is below 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 Quick Ratio compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #152 out of 261 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Strategic Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.36. Strategic Education's value of 1.16 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.16 to 4.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 1.36, 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 Quick Ratio for an Education company?
The median Quick Ratio among Education companies is 1.36, based on 261 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. Strategic Education's current Quick Ratio of 1.16 is 14.7% 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 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current Quick Ratio is 1.16, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.66. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.16, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 14.7% below the Education industry median of 1.36. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Quick Ratio is 1.16 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.16 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.66)
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Education median (#152 of 261)
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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