What is AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI)'s PEG ratio?

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) has a PEG ratio of 9.64 (Potentially Overvalued), based on a PE ratio of 19.0 and expected EPS growth of 2.0% (5-Year EPS CAGR).

Is APEI undervalued based on its PEG ratio?

A PEG below 1.0 is conventionally read as potentially undervalued, 1.0–2.0 as fairly valued, and above 2.0 as potentially overvalued relative to growth. At 9.64, AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) screens as "Potentially Overvalued". PEG is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/APEI.

AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC (APEI) PEG Ratio

Potentially Overvalued

PE ratio relative to earnings growth — is the valuation justified?

9.64

PEG Ratio

9.64

Growth Rate Source

Good Data Quality5-Year EPS CAGR

Current Price

$46.10

TTM EPS

$2.43

P/E Ratio

18.97

Growth Rate

2.0%

5-Year EPS CAGR

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Education & Training Services

Calculated

8/28/2026

12:51:48 PM

Peer Comparison

Sample Size

3 peers

Industry Median PEG

1.81

25th Percentile

0.48

75th Percentile

2.54

APEI PEG (9.64) vs Industry Median (1.81): 432% premium

Symbol	Company	PEG	P/E	Growth	vs APEI
ATGE	Adtalem Global Education Inc.	0.48	17.3	36.2%	-95%
STRA	Strategic Education, Inc.	1.81	14.3	7.9%	-81%
LOPE	Grand Canyon Education, Inc.	2.54	18.2	7.2%	-74%

How to Interpret PEG Ratio

PEG < 1.0 — Potentially Undervalued. The stock may be priced below its earnings growth rate, suggesting a potential buying opportunity.

PEG 1.0–2.0 — Fairly Valued. The stock price is roughly in line with its earnings growth. A PEG of 1.0 is often considered "fair value."

PEG > 2.0 — Potentially Overvalued. The stock may be priced above what its earnings growth justifies.

Limitations:PEG ratios are less reliable for financial firms (earnings driven by interest margins), companies with negative/zero earnings growth, and hypergrowth companies (>100% growth) where the ratio may appear misleadingly low. Always use PEG alongside other valuation metrics.

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