Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) — Stock Score Summary

Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 93/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (60/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Strategic Education provides post-secondary education. While defensive, it lacks a clear, un-copyable moat and does not benefit from any of our identified macro tailwinds like advanced packaging or energy risk premiums.

Strategic Education, Inc. is a prominent provider of online post-secondary education services, operating institutions like Strayer University and Capella University. The company holds a strong market position by catering specifically to working adult learners through flexible, high-quality degree and non-degree programs delivered via established online learning platforms. Its strategic employer partnerships enhance student outcomes and enrollment.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$81.64
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E (TTM)14.25
P/E (Forward)9.95
Price/Book1.11
Return on Equity7.9%
Return on Invested Capital10.8%
Debt/Equity6.68
Gross Margin49.3%
Operating Margin14.1%
Revenue Growth0.8%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$156M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strategic Education, Inc.’s (STRA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) is 93/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (60), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Strategic Education, Inc. have an economic moat?
Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. 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 Strategic Education, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 93/100. 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 Strategic Education, Inc. in?
Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (United States).
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