PE Ratio: 18.44

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 18.44 is 41% below its 5-year average of 31.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.70–74.00).

As of 2026-10-06T15:40:51.050Z. 38.58% below its 12-month average of 30.02.

PE Ratio (18.44) = Close Price ($44.82) / Diluted TTM EPS ($2.43)

APEI PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 18.4, P/E is below its 19-year median — higher than 35% of readings in its 19-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The P/E ratio for APEI stock is 18.44.

Is American Public Education, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 18.44 is 41% below its 5-year average of 31.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.70–74.00).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for APEI stock is 30.02.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for APEI stock is 34.24.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for APEI stock is 31.22.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for APEI stock is 26.11.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for APEI stock is 21.41.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for APEI stock is 23.57.

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