- ISIN
- US02913V1035
- CUSIP
- 02913V103
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- IPO Date
- Nov 9, 2007
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.01B
- Enterprise Value
- $880.35M
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.18
- PE Ratio
- 24.80
- PEG Ratio
- 0.53
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $659.05M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $258.11M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $70.64M
- Year Range
- $27.74 - $61.59
- Target Price
- $51.17
- ROA (TTM)
- 7.51%
- ROE (TTM)
- 13.19%
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Performance
APEI Performance Chart
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is up 42.8% since the beginning of the year. At $54 per share, APEI is trading 12.4% below its 52-week high of $62. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of APEI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,891.
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Returns By Period
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has returned 42.78% so far this year and 81.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, APEI has returned 7.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
American Public Education, Inc.
- 1D
- 2.37%
- 1M
- 4.80%
- YTD
- 42.78%
- 6M
- 42.33%
- 1Y
- 81.17%
- 3Y*
- 129.07%
- 5Y*
- 13.59%
- 10Y*
- 7.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
APEI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 9, 2007, APEI's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +88.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2023 at -50.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, APEI closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 6, 2024 with a return of +36.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 15, 2023 at -50.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.53% | 9.67% | 24.14% | 2.23% | -14.93% | 9.10% | 42.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.78% | -4.56% | 5.48% | 5.29% | 25.32% | 3.43% | -3.09% | 2.24% | 30.78% | -15.15% | 3.96% | 8.57% | 75.24% |
| 2024 | 9.64% | -1.23% | 35.89% | -2.61% | 25.81% | 1.03% | 13.54% | -16.23% | -11.78% | 2.85% | 35.93% | 4.61% | 123.52% |
| 2023 | -1.46% | -8.84% | -50.91% | 5.17% | -12.11% | -5.39% | 5.70% | 4.99% | -5.32% | -16.27% | 88.73% | 22.62% | -21.48% |
| 2022 | -3.87% | -6.69% | 6.41% | -8.47% | -28.29% | 15.93% | -2.78% | -34.25% | -11.52% | 40.15% | 0.31% | -4.36% | -44.76% |
| 2021 | -5.58% | 2.29% | 21.03% | -14.51% | -8.08% | 1.21% | 4.52% | -11.21% | -2.62% | -2.42% | -24.41% | 17.79% | -27.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Public Education, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.41%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 09, 2007.
- This stock participated in 97.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.54% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.41%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 72.54%
- Downside Capture
- 97.40%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
APEI ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| APEI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.35 | 1.37 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.66 | 2.78 | +0.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.52 | 12.44 | -1.92 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the American Public Education, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the American Public Education, Inc. was 92.17%, occurring on Jun 20, 2023. Recovery took 685 trading sessions.
The current American Public Education, Inc. drawdown is 11.32%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -92.17%Jun 2023 | 14y 9mo | 2y 8mo | 17y 5moSep 2008 - Mar 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -39.13%Mar 2008 | 2mo 23d | 4mo 15d | 7mo 8dDec 2007 - Aug 2008 |
2026 correction2026 | -18.72%May 2026 | 1mo 8d | — | 2mo 3dApr 2026 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -12.00%Aug 2008 | 9d | 22d | 1mo 1dAug 2008 - Sep 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -9.31%Dec 2007 | 3d | 14d | 17dDec 2007 - Dec 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| APEI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -92.17% | -56.78% | -35.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.30% | -9.10% | -13.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -40.52% | -18.90% | -21.62% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -87.00% | -25.43% | -61.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -91.44% | -33.92% | -57.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.32% | -1.80% | -9.52% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -40.44% | -10.71% | -29.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.74% | 2.03% | +5.71% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Public Education, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how American Public Education, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for APEI, comparing it with other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, APEI has a P/E ratio of 24.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for APEI compared to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. APEI currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for APEI relative to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, APEI has a P/S ratio of 1.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for APEI in comparison with other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, APEI has a P/B value of 3.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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