STRA (Strategic Education) Momentum Rank: 7 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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STRA Strategic Education Inc STRA
79 GF Score
Price $81.44
GF Value $100.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Strategic Education Momentum Rank?

Strategic Education STRA -0.20% 79 Momentum Rank is 7 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.70 (Modestly Undervalued).

Strategic Education has the Momentum Rank of 7.

Momentum Rank measures the strength and persistence of a stock's price movement over time, rated on a scale of 1 to 10.

For Momentum Rank, we considered the residual momentum concept that was widely studied by Blitz and his colleagues as well as by Nobel Prize laureates Fama and French. However, we did not find any significant differences in the performances of stocks with different ranks of residual momentum. Therefore, we use traditional momentum instead.

Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio and other momentum indicators. The standardized momentum ratio is the average of the performances from 12 months ago to 1 month ago and 6 months ago to 1 month ago, divided by the beta of the stock over the past 12 months. To calculate the momentum ratio today, we would use the average of the two performance numbers.

For momentum, we found that stock price performance does not have a monotonic correlation with the momentum ratio. The stocks with the highest momentum ratios perform worse than those at about the 70th percentile. Therefore, for the momentum rank, we ranked the stocks at about the 70th percentile of the momentum ratio as the highest at 10.

A higher score reflects strong price momentum and indicates greater potential for superior performance. Conversely, a lower score indicates that momentum is either too high or too low, and stocks tend to underperform.

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Strategic Education Momentum Rank Related Terms

STRA vs DAO, COUR, PRDO: Momentum Rank Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's Momentum Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Momentum Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's Momentum Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Momentum Rank →
What does a Momentum Rank of 7 mean?
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Momentum Rank of 7 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Strategic Education's Momentum Rank too high?
Strategic Education's current Momentum Rank of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's Momentum Rank compare to DAO and COUR?
Strategic Education's Momentum Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, Strategic Education's own Momentum Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Momentum Rank for an Education company?
A good Momentum Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, Momentum Rank 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 Momentum Rank mean?
A high Momentum Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Momentum Rank is determined using the standardized momentum ratio, measuring the speed and velocity of price changes in a stock. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. Strategic Education's current Momentum Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $100.70, compared to a current price of $81.44 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Momentum Rank is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Momentum Rank calculated?
Momentum Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Momentum Rank is 7 as of Sep. 09, 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 $81.44 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.70. GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STRA:

  • Momentum Rank: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $100.70 vs. price of $81.44 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SQE:Germany
Address 2303 Dulles Station Boulevard, Herndon, VA, USA, 20171
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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