APEI vs. OHI

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

APEI (American Public Education, Inc.) and OHI (Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.) are both stocks. APEI operates in Education & Training Services (Consumer Defensive), while OHI operates in REIT - Healthcare Facilities (Real Estate). Over the past 10 years, APEI returned 5.07%/yr vs 12.34%/yr for OHI. Their 0.18 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

APEI vs. OHI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) and Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, APEI achieves a 28.33% return, which is significantly higher than OHI's 17.58% return. Over the past 10 years, APEI has underperformed OHI with an annualized return of 5.07%, while OHI has yielded a comparatively higher 12.34% annualized return.

APEI

• 1D: -2.26%
• 1M: -14.47%
• 6M: 16.11%
• YTD: 28.33%
• 1Y: 65.17%
• 3Y*: 116.81%
• 5Y*: 10.37%
• 10Y*: 5.07%
• ALL TIME*: 2.60%

OHI

• 1D: 0.46%
• 1M: 2.49%
• 6M: 18.81%
• YTD: 17.58%
• 1Y: 34.87%
• 3Y*: 24.88%
• 5Y*: 15.34%
• 10Y*: 12.34%
• ALL TIME*: 10.21%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
APEI American Public Education, Inc.	$15.04M	$17.52M	$15.21M
OHI Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.	$110.29M	$92.54M	$106.02M

APEI vs. OHI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
APEI American Public Education, Inc.	28.33%	75.24%	123.52%	-21.48%	-44.76%	-27.00%	11.28%	-3.76%	13.61%	2.04%
OHI Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.	17.58%	25.52%	33.57%	19.93%	3.50%	-12.06%	-6.81%	29.01%	40.06%	-4.70%

Correlation

The correlation between APEI and OHI is 0.03, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.03
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.10
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.16
Correlation (10Y) Provides a long-term view across more market conditions.	0.12
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 9, 2007	0.18

The correlation between APEI and OHI shifts across timeframes, from 0.03 (1 year) to 0.18 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap APEI : $889.84M OHI : $15.08B
EPS APEI : $2.16 OHI : $3.76
PE Ratio APEI : 22.50 OHI : 13.47
PEG Ratio APEI : 0.48 OHI : 1.26
PS Ratio APEI : 1.38 OHI : 9.23
Total Revenue (TTM) APEI : $659.05M OHI : $1.28B
Gross Profit (TTM) APEI : $258.11M OHI : $773.98M
EBITDA (TTM) APEI : $70.64M OHI : $1.44B

Return for Risk

APEI vs. OHI — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

APEI

APEI Risk / Return Rank: 84
APEI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
APEI Sortino Ratio Rank: 81
APEI Omega Ratio Rank: 83
APEI Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
APEI Martin Ratio Rank: 86

OHI

OHI Risk / Return Rank: 90
OHI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
OHI Sortino Ratio Rank: 91
OHI Omega Ratio Rank: 88
OHI Calmar Ratio Rank: 90
OHI Martin Ratio Rank: 89

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

APEI vs. OHI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) and Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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	OHI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.46	1.90	-0.44
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.10	2.84	-0.73
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.29	1.33	-0.05
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.90	3.56	-0.66
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	7.20	9.28	-2.09

APEI vs. OHI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current APEI Sharpe Ratio is 1.46, which is comparable to the OHI Sharpe Ratio of 1.90. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of APEI and OHI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

APEI vs. OHI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum APEI drawdown since its inception was -92.17%, roughly equal to the maximum OHI drawdown of -94.85%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for APEI and OHI.

Drawdown Indicators

	APEI	OHI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-92.17%	-94.85%	+2.68%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-22.30%	-10.86%	-11.44%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-40.52%	-15.47%	-25.05%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-86.63%	-23.16%	-63.47%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-91.44%	-66.92%	-24.52%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-20.29%	-2.11%	-18.18%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-40.27%	-23.96%	-16.31%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.97%	4.16%	+4.81%

Volatility

APEI vs. OHI - Volatility Comparison

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has a higher volatility of 19.49% compared to Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. (OHI) at 6.44%. This indicates that APEI's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than OHI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	APEI	OHI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	19.49%	6.44%	+13.05%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	34.69%	15.86%	+18.83%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	44.31%	20.37%	+23.94%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	64.80%	24.31%	+40.49%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	59.12%	34.27%	+24.85%

Dividends

APEI vs. OHI - Dividend Comparison

APEI has not paid dividends to shareholders, while OHI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.29%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
APEI American Public Education, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
OHI Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.	5.29%	6.04%	7.08%	8.74%	9.59%	9.06%	7.38%	6.26%	7.51%	9.22%	7.55%	6.23%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both APEI and OHI in my portfolio?

APEI and OHI have a correlation of 0.03, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, APEI or OHI?

APEI has higher volatility (19.49%) compared to OHI (6.44%). In terms of maximum drawdown, APEI dropped -92.17% vs OHI's -94.85%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

OHI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.90 vs 1.46), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.