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Perdoceo EducationPRDO -1.56%93 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates PRDO with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 161 Education companies, Perdoceo Education ranks better than 91.3% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Perdoceo Education's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PRDO'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16 Med: 0.9 Max: 7.9
Current: 2.4
During the past 13 years, Perdoceo Education's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 7.90%. The lowest was -16.00%. And the median was 0.90%.
PRDO's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 91.3% of 161
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs PRDO: 2.40
Perdoceo Education (NAS:PRDO) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Perdoceo Education 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PRDO vs MH, DAO, UTI: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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.
Perdoceo Education 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Perdoceo Education 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.40 mean?
Perdoceo Education (PRDO) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.40 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Perdoceo Education and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #14 out of 161 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Perdoceo Education's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.40 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #14 out of 161 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 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perdoceo Education's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MH and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Perdoceo Education ranks #14 out of 161 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Perdoceo Education in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Education company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Education industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Perdoceo Education and its competitors. Perdoceo Education's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.15, compared to a current price of $30.37 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Perdoceo Education's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perdoceo Education (PRDO), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.40 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.37 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.15.
GuruFocus considers Perdoceo Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRDO:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.40 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $35.15 vs. price of $30.37 (13.6% below fair value)
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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