American Public Education, Inc.
APEIConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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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 $892.6M 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
$892.6M
Beta
1.41
P/E (TTM)
19.74
P/E (Fwd)
12.97
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
34.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where APEI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, APEI finished 3.95% below its 150-day moving average ($51.38) and 0.14% below its 200-day moving average ($49.42). 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 October 20, 2026 close, APEI's RSI(14) was 97.2, in overbought territory (above 70). 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.
American Public Education, Inc. holds $221.6M 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. Annual free cash flow of $51.0M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 15.6%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for American Public Education, Inc. and its sector.