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PRDO

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Perdoceo Education Corporation · Consumer Defensive · United States · $2.1B · Avg Vol: $24M/d

97
StockRank
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Q
81
V
53
M
71
P/E (TTM)
13.4x
ROE
17.3%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
1.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

The business model of for-profit education is frequently subject to regulatory scrutiny. It lacks the 'owner-operator' vision and scale economics defined by Nick Sleep that would justify a place in a concentrated, long-term book.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education services through its online and campus-based academic institutions, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree and diploma programs. The company benefits from a scalable online education platform and a diverse portfolio of accredited programs designed to meet workforce demands. It is a leading provider of online and campus-based postsecondary education, offering flexible learning options and career-focused programs.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue695.2M710.0M681.3M846.1M6.8%854.8M866.0M890.0M2.6%
EPS1.412.222.252.4720.5%2.662.943.1613.1%
Shares89.4M90.3M91.0M92.1M+3.0%
Debt33.8M27.0M131.5M118.3M51.8%117.2M
Equity725.8M841.4M959.5M972.4M10.2%
Op CF148.2M112.0M161.6M225.2M15.0%229.5M
Inv CF-326.8M-88.5M-107.8M-53.6M
Fin CF-27.7M-23.4M-41.1M-171.1M
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PRICE (1Y)+6.2%
31.7732.7433.7034.6735.63May 27Jun 17Jul 9
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$35.63
RSI (14)
78.2
52W High
$38.50
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
81
ROIC
20.1%85.7
ROE
17.3%77.3
GP/Assets
54.7%85.3
Op. Margin
28.5%93.8
FCF/Assets
15.5%92.5
Piotroski
647.3
Int. Cover
34.5x67.3
D/E Ratio
0.12x75.7
Current Ratio
4.82x93.4
Value
53
P/E (TTM)
13.4x66.6
EV/EBITDA
6.8x71.6
P/FCF
10.8x67.5
P/B
2.2x35.4
P/S
2.6x17.5
Div Yield
1.3%15.4
Momentum
71
52W High %
93%79.9
RS 6M
4%77.4
SMA 50/200
1.03x69.7
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%85.6
EPS Rev 12W
+9.5%62.8
EPS Improve
+26%42.0
Q Growth
24%65.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.1B
P/E (Forward)
10.7x
Gross Margin
79.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PRDO are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation(you)$2.1B97STRONG BUY
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.$1.8B94STRONG BUY
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.$1000M93STRONG BUY
LRNStride, Inc.$3.7B89STRONG BUY
LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.$3.9B73BUY
CVSACovista Inc.$4.3B75BUY
LAURLaureate Education, Inc.$5.2B72BUY
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc.$2.3B47HOLD
GHCGraham Holdings Company$5.0B57HOLD
LINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation$1.6B44HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 13.3% · P/E 21.7x · Gross margin 34.3%

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) — Stock Score Summary

Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (81/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The business model of for-profit education is frequently subject to regulatory scrutiny. It lacks the 'owner-operator' vision and scale economics defined by Nick Sleep that would justify a place in a concentrated, long-term book.

Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education services through its online and campus-based academic institutions, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree and diploma programs. The company benefits from a scalable online education platform and a diverse portfolio of accredited programs designed to meet workforce demands. It is a leading provider of online and campus-based postsecondary education, offering flexible learning options and career-focused programs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$35.63
Market Cap$2.1B
P/E (TTM)13.39
P/E (Forward)10.67
Price/Book2.23
Return on Equity17.3%
Return on Invested Capital20.1%
Debt/Equity11.72
Gross Margin79.9%
Operating Margin28.5%
Revenue Growth4.1%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$193M

Perdoceo Education Corporation operates in the Education & Training Services industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perdoceo Education Corporation’s (PRDO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (81), Value (53), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Perdoceo Education Corporation have an economic moat?
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) has a Quality factor score of 81/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Perdoceo Education Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Perdoceo Education Corporation in?
Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (United States).