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Strategic EducationSTRA +1.24%77 Shiller PE Ratio is 23.51 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 23.96. GuruFocus rates STRA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $100.82 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 113 Education companies, Strategic Education ranks worse than 66.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRA'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.67 Med: 23.96 Max: 40.44
Current: 23.5
During the past years, Strategic Education's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 40.44. The lowest was 7.67. And the median was 23.96.
STRA's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 66.37% of 113
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 17.94
vs STRA: 23.50
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Strategic Education's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.710. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $3.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Strategic Education (NAS:STRA) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
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Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Strategic Education Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Strategic Education Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strategic Education's Shiller PE 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.
STRA vs DAO, COUR, PRDO: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Strategic Education (STRA) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 23.51 as of Sep. 14, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.96. Over the past decade, Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 7.67 to 40.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #75 out of 113 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Strategic Education's current Shiller PE Ratio of 23.51 is near median its 10-year median of 23.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.67 to a high of 40.44. The Education industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.94. Strategic Education's value of 23.51 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #75 out of 113 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Strategic Education has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strategic Education's Shiller PE Ratio compare to DAO and COUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Strategic Education ranks #75 out of 113 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Strategic Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.94. Strategic Education's value of 23.51 is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Strategic Education's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 7.67 to 40.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.96 vs. the industry median of 17.94, Strategic 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Education company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Education companies is 17.94, based on 113 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Strategic Education's current Shiller PE Ratio of 23.51 is 31% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Strategic Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 17.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Strategic Education's current Shiller PE Ratio is 23.51, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.96. 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 $100.82, compared to a current price of $82.75 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 23.51, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.96 and 31% above the Education industry median of 17.94. Strategic Education's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Strategic Education (STRA), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 23.51 as of Sep. 14, 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 $82.75 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $100.82.
GuruFocus considers Strategic Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STRA:
Shiller PE Ratio: 23.51 (near median its 10-year median of 23.96)
GF Value™: $100.82 vs. price of $82.75 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% above the Education median (#75 of 113)
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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