Strategic Education, Inc.

Strategic Education, Inc.

81.59
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+2.04
(+2.56%)
5.98EPS
12.50P/E
1.70BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 1.70B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.68B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.70B
Enterprise Value1.68B

Important Dates

Strategic Education, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Earnings Date11/5/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. has 22.21M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding22.21M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.50. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.31, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.04.

PE Ratio12.50
PS Ratio1.31
PB Ratio1.04
P/TBV Ratio13.69
P/FCF Ratio10.22
P/OCF Ratio7.79

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.38 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.31 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 9.32 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Strategic Education, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 9.96, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.68B versus a market cap of 1.70B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.31
EV / EBITDA7.38
EV / EBIT9.32
EV / FCF9.96

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.10, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.10
Quick Ratio0.89
Debt / Equity6.53
Debt / EBITDA0.47

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 8.15, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.67 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.47, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.63, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 231,743.64 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,550.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)8.15
Return on Assets (ROA)6.47
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.67
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)7.63
Revenue Per Employee231,743.64
Employee Count5,550.75

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. recorded 49.56M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 26.92, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 184.06M, leaving 134.51M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax49.56M
Effective Tax Rate26.92

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 1.89% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 81.21, while the 200-day moving average is 80.56.

52-Week Price Change-1.89%
50-Day Moving Average81.21
200-Day Moving Average80.56

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. generated 1.29B in revenue and converted that into 134.51M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.98. EBITDA reached 227.58M, while operating income came in at 202.02M.

Revenue1.29B
Gross Profit631.04M
Operating Income202.02M
Pretax Income184.06M
Net Income134.51M
EBITDA227.58M
EBIT180.24M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)5.98

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. holds 128.75M in cash and equivalents against 106.71M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -123.75M. Total book value stands at 1.63B, with working capital of 25.32M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents128.75M
Total Debt106.71M
Net Debt-123.75M
Equity (Book Value)1.63B
Book Value Per Share73.56
Working Capital25.32M

Cash Flow

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Strategic Education, Inc. produced 215.88M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -47.30M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 168.59M - equivalent to 7.68 per share.

Operating Cash Flow215.88M
Capital Expenditures-47.30M
Free Cash Flow168.59M
FCF Per Share7.68

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. posted a gross margin of 49.06, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 15.70 and net profit margin of 10.46 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin49.06
Operating Margin15.70
Pretax Margin14.31
Profit Margin10.46
EBITDA Margin17.69

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. paid dividends of 2.52 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 41.08 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 9.79, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 12.92, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Strategic Education, Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share2.52
Payout Ratio41.08
Shareholder Yield12.92
FCF Yield9.79

Stock Splits

Strategic Education, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on November 19, 1997 with a 2:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date11/19/1997
Split Ratio2:3

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Strategic Education, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 6.60, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.60