Perdoceo EducationPRDO +3.58%75 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 16.70. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 90.53% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Perdoceo Education's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $215.8 Mil. Perdoceo Education's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $926.7 Mil. Therefore, Perdoceo Education's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.82 Med: 16.7 Max: 22.77
Current: 18.17
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 22.77%. The lowest was -7.82%. And the median was 16.70%.
PRDO's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 90.53% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs PRDO: 18.17
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Perdoceo Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Perdoceo Education Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perdoceo Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
PRDO vs UTI, MH, STRA: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.29% mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.29% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 16.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #25 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Perdoceo Education's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Perdoceo Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.29% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 16.70. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38. Perdoceo Education's value of 23.29% is 431.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #25 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to UTI and MH?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #25 out of 264 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38. Perdoceo Education's value of 23.29% is 431.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.70 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.38, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Perdoceo Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 23.29% is 431.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Perdoceo Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perdoceo Education's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.29%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 16.70. 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 $31.50, compared to a current price of $34.45 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.29%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 16.70 and 431.7% above the Education industry median of 4.38. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 23.29% 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 $34.45 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.50.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 23.29% (39% above median its 10-year median of 16.70)
GF Value™: $31.50 vs. price of $34.45 (9.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 431.7% above the Education median (#25 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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