American Public Education, Inc.
APEIConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is listed under Education & Training Services. The $930.2M market capitalization puts APEI squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
Market Cap
$930.2M
Beta
1.37
P/E (TTM)
26.55
P/E (Fwd)
13.45
EPS (TTM)
$1.91
EPS (Fwd)
$3.77
ROE
13.1%
ROA
6.9%
Cash
$217.6M
Total Debt
$153.5M
Free CF
$102.2M
52W Change
67.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
American Public Education, Inc. holds $217.6M in cash against $153.5M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company generates $102.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 13.1%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.9% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $606.3M (2022) to $648.9M (2025).
Investors considering American Public Education, Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with APEI's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing APEI's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.