(PRDO) Perdoceo Education - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: PRDO Perdoceo Education
Perdoceo Education Corp (NASDAQ:PRDO) is a US-based education services company. To evaluate its investment potential, we need to deconstruct its financial performance and identify key drivers.
The companys income tax expense is a critical component of its financials. Analyzing the yearly income tax expense can provide insights into its tax strategy and potential impact on profitability. A thorough examination of this metric can help investors understand the companys ability to manage its tax liabilities and maintain profitability.
From a fundamental analysis perspective, Perdoceo Education Corps market capitalization stands at $1.946 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.91 and a forward P/E of 12.64. The companys return on equity (RoE) is 16.05%, indicating a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor include revenue growth, student enrollment numbers, and tuition pricing power.
Economic drivers that may impact Perdoceo Education Corps performance include government policies on education, demographic trends, and the overall demand for post-secondary education. The companys ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments and capitalize on emerging trends in education will be crucial to its long-term success. Other key factors to consider include the competitive landscape, student outcomes, and the companys brand reputation.
To further evaluate PRDOs investment potential, we should analyze its financial statements, managements track record, and industry trends. By applying a first-principles approach, we can identify areas of strength and weakness, and develop a more nuanced understanding of the companys prospects. Key metrics to monitor include revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and cash flow generation.
PRDO Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 2,077m |
| Sub-Industry | Education Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1998-01-29 |
PRDO Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 72.3 |
| Fundamental | 86.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 63.7 |
| Rel. Strength | 16.4 |
| Analysts | 4.00 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 34.68 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 47.98 USD |
PRDO Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.31% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.49% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 47.71% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.0% |
PRDO Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -51.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 78.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 82.1% |
| CAGR 5y | 16.32% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.44 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.25 |
| Alpha | 31.12 |
| Beta | 0.520 |
| Volatility | 29.95% |
| Current Volume | 686k |
| Average Volume 20d | 770.2k |
| Stop Loss | 30.4 (-4.4%) |
| Signal | -0.38 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (154.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 46.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.16 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.44pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 71.85% (prev 90.16%; Δ -18.31pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 212.5m > Net Income 154.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-47.5m) to EBITDA (238.9m) ratio: -0.20 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 4.27 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (66.9m) change vs 12m ago -0.31% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 78.89% (prev 81.73%; Δ -2.84pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 64.81% (prev 61.47%; Δ 3.33pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 60.25 (EBITDA TTM 238.9m / Interest Expense TTM 3.46m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 7.90
| (A) 0.43 = (Total Current Assets 721.2m - Total Current Liabilities 168.8m) / Total Assets 1.29b |
| (B) 0.51 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 662.9m / Total Assets 1.29b |
| (C) 0.18 = EBIT TTM 208.4m / Avg Total Assets 1.19b |
| (D) 2.15 = Book Value of Equity 664.5m / Total Liabilities 309.8m |
| Total Rating: 7.90 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 86.21
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 12.92% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 26.71% = 6.68 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.15 = 2.49 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.63 = 2.20 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 8.19% = 10.24 |
| 7. RoE 16.05% = 1.34 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 34.53% = 1.73 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 7.56% = 0.95 |
| 10. EPS Trend 47.95% = 1.20 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 23.98% = 2.40 |
What is the price of PRDO shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.76%, over one month by +8.39%, over three months by +2.23% and over the past year by +42.38%.
Is Perdoceo Education a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PRDO is around 34.68 USD . This means that PRDO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.09%.
Is PRDO a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the PRDO price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 40 | 25.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 38 | 19.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 38.3 | 20.5% |
Last update: 2025-08-14 02:56
PRDO Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 638.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 13.9
P/E Forward = 13.2626
P/S = 2.7009
P/B = 2.109
P/EG = 0.8844
Beta = 0.862
Revenue TTM = 768.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 208.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 238.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 141.0m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 10.7m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 151.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 10.7m + Long Term 141.0m)
Net Debt = -47.5m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.59b USD (2.08b + Debt 151.6m - CCE 638.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 60.25 (Ebit TTM 208.4m / Interest Expense TTM 3.46m)
FCF Yield = 12.92% (FCF TTM 205.4m / Enterprise Value 1.59b)
FCF Margin = 26.71% (FCF TTM 205.4m / Revenue TTM 768.8m)
Net Margin = 20.09% (Net Income TTM 154.4m / Revenue TTM 768.8m)
Gross Margin = 78.89% ((Revenue TTM 768.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 162.3m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.39 (Enterprise Value 1.59b / Book Value Of Equity 664.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.06% (Interest Expense 1.61m / Debt 151.6m)
Taxrate = 26.73% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 53.9m / 201.4m)
NOPAT = 152.7m (EBIT 208.4m * (1 - 26.73%))
Current Ratio = 4.27 (Total Current Assets 721.2m / Total Current Liabilities 168.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.15 (Debt 151.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 984.6m)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.63 (Net Debt -47.5m / EBITDA 238.9m)
Debt / FCF = 0.74 (Debt 151.6m / FCF TTM 205.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 962.5m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 11.93% (Net Income 154.4m, Total Assets 1.29b )
RoE = 16.05% (Net Income TTM 154.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 962.5m)
RoCE = 18.89% (Ebit 208.4m / (Equity 962.5m + L.T.Debt 141.0m))
RoIC = 15.64% (NOPAT 152.7m / Invested Capital 976.6m)
WACC = 7.44% (E(2.08b)/V(2.23b) * Re(7.93%)) + (D(151.6m)/V(2.23b) * Rd(1.06%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -1.00%
Discount Rate = 7.93% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.96% ; FCFE base≈176.8m ; Y1≈172.9m ; Y5≈175.4m
Fair Price DCF = 47.98 (DCF Value 3.12b / Shares Outstanding 65.0m; 5y FCF grow -3.22% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 34.53 | Revenue CAGR: 7.56%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 73.13%
EPS Correlation: 47.95 | EPS CAGR: 23.98%
EPS Growth Correlation: -25.56%
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