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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. Strategic Education's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $306 Mil. Strategic Education's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $82 Mil.
Hence, Strategic Education's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.72.
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.
Strategic Education Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Strategic Education Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's Receivables Turnover 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.
STRA vs MH, COUR, LINC: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic 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.
Strategic Education Receivables Turnover vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic 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.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Receivables Turnover of 3.72 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 Strategic Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #116 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Strategic Education's Receivables Turnover too high?
Strategic Education's current Receivables Turnover is 3.72. The Education industry median Receivables Turnover is 11.95. Strategic Education's value of 3.72 is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #116 out of 246 companies in the Education industry, which is above 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 Receivables Turnover compare to MH and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #116 out of 246 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Strategic Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 11.95. Strategic Education's value of 3.72 is 68.9% 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. Strategic Education's current Receivables Turnover of 3.72 is 68.9% 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 Strategic 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. Strategic Education's current Receivables Turnover is 3.72. 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 Receivables Turnover is 3.72 and 68.9% below the Education industry median of 11.95. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Receivables Turnover is 3.72 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:
Receivables Turnover: 3.72
GF Value™: $98.62 vs. price of $75.64 (23.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.9% below the Education median (#116 of 246)
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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