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American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) Stock Verdict & Ratings | Investment Bastion

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American Public Education, Inc.

APEIMarket cap $0.84BPrice $46.0

Country🇺🇸United States

SectorConsumer

IndustryConsumer Services

Runs online and campus-based universities, including American Military University and American Public University, serving military members, veterans, and working adults. Nearly half its students are active-duty or veteran, a niche most traditional colleges ignore entirely.

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01Key Ratings

How does this stock score across Bastion factors?

Growth

Historical Revenue

Rev CAGR (3y)+2%4

Revenue Forecast

Rev CAGR (1y)+7%5

Rev CAGR (3y)+7%5

Rev CAGR (5y)+9%7

Earnings Forecast

EPS Growth Y+1+122%10

EPS Growth Y+2+24%8

EPS Growth Y+3+21%8

Quality

Margins

EBIT Margin10%4

Net Income Margin7%4

Free Cash Flow Margin10%6

Debt

Net Debt/EBITDA-0.710

Efficiency

ROE16%7

ROA8%8

Earnings Stability44

GEAR+STRONG83

Overall rating across all five factors

Value

Price Multiples

P/E Ratio (Forward)146

P/E Ratio (Forward 3y)108

P/BV2.75

EV Multiples

EV/EBITDA Fwd88

EV/EBIT Fwd118

Yield

Free Cash Flow Yield8.3%8

Dividend Yieldna–

Momentum

Short term

1 month return+2%8

3 month return-21%2

YTD return+22%8

Mid term

Price vs 52wHigh75%4

1 year return+24%7

Long term

3 year return+830%10

5 year return+75%7

Risk Shield

Price Risk

Beta0.39

Volatility44%4

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Margin10%6

Free Cash Flow Yield8.3%8

Quality

ROCE15%8

Earnings Stability44

Net Debt/EBITDA-0.710

02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

APEIAmerican Public Education

Revenue FY25$649M

GROWTH RATING↗

AVERAGE56 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+2%4

Revenue, next 1Y+7%5

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+7%5

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+9%7

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+122%10

EPS growth, FY27E+24%8

EPS growth, FY28E+21%8

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Revenue grew 2%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to grow 7%/yr from here.

The runway holds up: revenue is set to grow 9%/yr over five years.7/10

Earnings are set to grow faster than sales (EPS about 24%/yr vs revenue 7%/yr), so margins should widen.

WATCH

A mid-pack grower, ahead of 56% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 7%/yr over the next 3 years, a little ahead of the market.6/10

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Margin Expander

A middle-of-the-pack grower that's speeding up.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE57 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return+2%8

3-month return-21%2

YTD return+22%8

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high75%4

1-year return+24%7

3-year return+830%10

5-year return+75%7

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Magnificent long-term results. Long-term holders have seen +830% over three years and +75% over five, ahead of 80% of the market.

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming over the past month (+2%) and so far this year (+22%).

WATCH

It's up 24% over the past year, but 25% below its 52-week high. That is a touch ahead of the market.

WEAKNESSES

The stock is underperforming over three months (-21%).

BOTTOM LINE

Momentum Leader

Short- and long-term returns both rank among the best globally. The market is behind it — a core fit for momentum strategies. The one thing to watch: the stock is underperforming over three months.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

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02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

APEIAmerican Public Education

Revenue FY25$649M

GROWTH RATING↗

AVERAGE56 / 100

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+2%4

Revenue, next 1Y+7%5

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+7%5

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+9%7

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+122%10

EPS growth, FY27E+24%8

EPS growth, FY28E+21%8

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Revenue grew 2%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to grow 7%/yr from here.

The runway holds up: revenue is set to grow 9%/yr over five years.7/10

Earnings are set to grow faster than sales (EPS about 24%/yr vs revenue 7%/yr), so margins should widen.

WATCH

A mid-pack grower, ahead of 56% of companies worldwide.

Revenue is set to grow 7%/yr over the next 3 years, a little ahead of the market.6/10

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Margin Expander

A middle-of-the-pack grower that's speeding up.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

AVERAGE57 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return+2%8

3-month return-21%2

YTD return+22%8

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high75%4

1-year return+24%7

3-year return+830%10

5-year return+75%7

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Magnificent long-term results. Long-term holders have seen +830% over three years and +75% over five, ahead of 80% of the market.

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming over the past month (+2%) and so far this year (+22%).

WATCH

It's up 24% over the past year, but 25% below its 52-week high. That is a touch ahead of the market.

WEAKNESSES

The stock is underperforming over three months (-21%).

BOTTOM LINE

Momentum Leader

Short- and long-term returns both rank among the best globally. The market is behind it — a core fit for momentum strategies. The one thing to watch: the stock is underperforming over three months.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

Stop guessing on American Public Education, Inc.. Get the full investment case.

Premium

$20.75/month

Billed annually at $249/year $348

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