American Public Education, Inc.
APEIConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services
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Daily timeframeAmerican Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. At a $830.2M market cap, American Public Education, Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within consumer defensive. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing.
Market Cap
$830.2M
Beta
1.39
P/E (TTM)
18.36
P/E (Fwd)
12.06
EPS (TTM)
$2.47
EPS (Fwd)
$3.76
ROE
15.6%
ROA
7.9%
Cash
$221.6M
Total Debt
$153.5M
Free CF
$51.0M
52W Change
37.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where APEI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 28, 2026 close, APEI finished 10.22% below its 150-day moving average ($51.35) and 3.48% below its 200-day moving average ($47.76). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is APEI overbought or oversold?
At the August 28, 2026 close, APEI's RSI(14) was 24.6, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $221.6M in cash and $153.5M in debt, APEI maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow comes in at $51.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 15.6% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.9% 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.