Perdoceo Education (PRDO) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Perdoceo Education

NasdaqGS•Consumer Defensive•Education & Training Services

$33.27+0.35(0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$2.04B

P/E

11.5x

P/S

2.4x

P/B

2.0x

Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education through online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. It operates through three segments: Colorado Technical University (CTU), The American InterContinental University System (AIUS), and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). The CTU segment offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. Its AIUS segment provides academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business studies, information technologies, education, and behavioral sciences. The USAHS segment offers graduate health sciences degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language therapy, and nursing, as well as continuing education programs. The company also provides non-degree seeking and professional development programs. In addition, it operates intellipath, a learning platform, as well as a mobile application and two-way messaging platform. The company was formerly known as Career Education Corporation and changed its name to Perdoceo Education Corporation in January 2020. Perdoceo Education Corporation was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

How this company scores

ExcellentMetricSide Score: 81/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (23/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (15/25).

Profitability22/25

Growth21/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags15/25

Cash & Earnings Quality23/25

Strengths

Strong marginsHigh ROEInterest easily coveredCash-backed earnings

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 11.5x5y range 6.5x – 15.5x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 2.4x5y range 1.0x – 3.0x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 2.0x5y range 1.0x – 2.4x

Price & Volume

Market Cap $2.04B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $858.61M
Q. Revenue: $213.35M
TTM EBITDA: $249.24M
TTM Op. Income: $210.88M
Q. Op. Income: $54.88M
TTM Net Income: $177.12M
Q. Net Income: $47.97M
EPS: $0.77
Shares Out.: $62.66M

$858.61M in TTM revenue grew 11.7% YoY, reaching $213.35M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $249.24M and TTM operating income of $210.88M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $177.12M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

EBITDA Margin: 30.1%
Op. Margin: 25.7%
Net Margin: 22.5%

Op. margin of 25.7% is up 1.2% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 22.5% Over the past year, operating margin is up 5% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 11.5x
P/S Ratio: 2.4x
P/B Ratio: 2.0x

At 11.5x P/E, the stock trades below typical market levels. P/S of 2.4x and P/B of 2.0x provide additional context. P/E sits below typical market levels while revenue is growing. Over the past year, P/E is down 17% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $1.33B
Cash: $162.89M
Long-Term Debt: N/A
Book Value: $1.03B
D/E Ratio: N/A
Debt/EBITDA: 0.0

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $74.63M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $217.98M
FCF Margin: 25.4%
FCF / Net Income: 1.2

TTM FCF of $217.98M on $74.63M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.2x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 6% — a weakening trend.