The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. American Public Education's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $174.7 Mil. American Public Education's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.2 Mil.
Hence, American Public Education's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.35.
American Public Education (NAS:APEI) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
American Public Education Receivables Turnover Related Terms
American Public Education Receivables Turnover Historical Data
* 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.
American Public Education Receivables Turnover Chart
APEI vs PXED, DAO, AFYA: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, American Public Education's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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.
American Public Education Receivables Turnover vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, American Public Education's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Public Education's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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.
American Public Education (APEI) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.35 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #110 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is American Public Education's Receivables Turnover too high?
American Public Education's current Receivables Turnover is 3.35. The Education industry median Receivables Turnover is 11.95. American Public Education's value of 3.35 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #110 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Public Education has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Public Education's Receivables Turnover compare to PXED and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, American Public Education ranks #110 out of 246 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts American Public Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 11.95. American Public Education's value of 3.35 is 72% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Education company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Education companies is 11.95, based on 246 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. American Public Education's current Receivables Turnover of 3.35 is 72% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on American Public Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 11.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Public Education's current Receivables Turnover is 3.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Public Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education (APEI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.42, compared to a current price of $58.26 — trading 185.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 3.35 and 72% below the Education industry median of 11.95. American Public Education's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Public Education (APEI), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.35 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 American Public Education (APEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Public Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.26 is trading 185.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.42.
GuruFocus considers American Public Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for APEI:
Receivables Turnover: 3.35
GF Value™: $20.42 vs. price of $58.26 (185.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Education median (#110 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the APEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Public Education Inc provides online and campus based postsecondary education including various undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The fields of study include business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, liberal arts, national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. There are three reporting segments: the American Public University segment which is the key revenue generator, provides online postsecondary education as a distance-learning, graduate-level institution for military officers seeking a degree in military studies; the Rasmussen University Segment and the Hondros College of Nursing segment. The revenue is generated from net course registrations and enrollment, tuition rate, net tuition, and other fees.
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