How does AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) trades at a PE of 27.8 versus a Education & Training Services Industry median of 14.6 (181 companies), putting it above the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/APEI.

APEI PE Benchmarks

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC • Consumer Defensive

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PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

27.8

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

13.7

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

372 with PE data

Sector Median PE

55.1

372 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

372

Median PE

55.1

PE Range

0.3 - 194.9

Forward PE Median

18.4

Consumer Defensive Sector

2306 companies • sector

Above Median(65th %ile)

Current PE:27.8

Forward PE:13.7

Median PE:18.4

Average PE:30.3

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.7

25th-75th %ile:10.0 - 33.7

Min: 0.1Max: 198.7

Current: 27.8

Education & Training Services Industry

181 companies • industry

Above Median(68th %ile)

Current PE:27.8

Forward PE:13.7

Median PE:14.6

Average PE:27.1

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:195.0

25th-75th %ile:7.3 - 32.5

Min: 0.1Max: 195.0

Current: 27.8

Peer Companies

8 companies • peers

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:27.8

Forward PE:13.7

Median PE:16.1

Average PE:20.8

Min PE:0.4

Max PE:57.7

25th-75th %ile:11.6 - 25.6

Min: 0.4Max: 57.7

Current: 27.8

Peer Companies

(8 companies)

ATGE

LOPE

AFYA

BEDU

STRA

LINC

AMSF

ATNI

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/28/2026, 1:57:59 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

APEI PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Education & Training Services Industry

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APEI PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Consumer Defensive

Consumer Defensive Sector

Education & Training Services Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

Stock List PE Comparison

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