American Public Education Inc

NASDAQ:APEI USA Education & Training Services
Market Cap
$1.01 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#8883 Global
#4395 in USA
Share Price
$55.98
Change (1 day)
+1.16%
52-Week Range
$21.99 - $57.66
All Time High
$57.66
About

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 182 degree programs and 136 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nurs… Read more

Market Cap & Net Worth: American Public Education Inc (APEI)

American Public Education Inc (NASDAQ:APEI) has a market capitalization of $1.01 Billion ($1.01 Billion) as of March 18, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #8883 globally and #4395 in its home market, demonstrating a 22.07% increase in market value over the past year.

Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying American Public Education Inc's stock price $55.98 by its total outstanding shares 18085030 (18.09 Million).

American Public Education Inc Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026

American Public Education Inc's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $336.56 Million to $1.01 Billion (8.59% CAGR).

Index Memberships

American Public Education Inc is a constituent of 1 market index:

Index Total Market Cap Weight (%) Rank by Market Cap
NASDAQ Composite
IXIC
$33.39 Trillion 0.00% #955 of 3165

Weight: American Public Education Inc's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.

American Public Education Inc Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline

This chart shows how American Public Education Inc's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.

Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio

0.62x

American Public Education Inc's market cap is 0.62 times its annual revenue

Industry average:
0.61x
Higher than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

24.21x

American Public Education Inc's market cap is 24.21 times its annual earnings

Industry average:
3.84x
Higher than industry average
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
  • Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
  • Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
  • Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
  • Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
Year Market Cap (USD) Revenue (USD) Net Income (USD) P/S Ratio P/E Ratio
2015 $336.56 Million $327.91 Million $32.41 Million 1.03x 10.38x
2016 $443.99 Million $313.14 Million $24.16 Million 1.42x 18.38x
2017 $453.03 Million $299.25 Million $21.12 Million 1.51x 21.45x
2018 $514.70 Million $297.69 Million $25.64 Million 1.73x 20.07x
2019 $495.35 Million $286.27 Million $10.01 Million 1.73x 49.47x
2020 $551.23 Million $321.79 Million $18.82 Million 1.71x 29.29x
2021 $402.39 Million $418.80 Million $17.75 Million 0.96x 22.67x
2022 $222.27 Million $606.33 Million -$114.99 Million 0.37x N/A
2023 $174.52 Million $600.54 Million -$47.29 Million 0.29x N/A
2024 $390.09 Million $624.56 Million $16.11 Million 0.62x 24.21x

Competitor Companies of APEI by Market Capitalization

Companies near American Public Education Inc in the global market cap rankings as of March 18, 2026.

Key companies related to American Public Education Inc by market ranking:

  • New Oriental Education & Technology (NYSE:EDU): Ranked #1818 globally with a market cap of $8.97 Billion USD.
  • New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (MX:EDUN): Ranked #1877 globally with a market cap of $8.60 Billion USD ( MX$177.12 Billion MXN).
  • NWOEF (PINK:NWOEF): Ranked #1950 globally with a market cap of $8.08 Billion USD.
  • NEW ORIENTAL EDU.+TECH.G. (F:N1U0): Ranked #2635 globally with a market cap of $5.37 Billion USD ( €5.23 Billion EUR).

Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#1818 New Oriental Education & Technology NYSE:EDU $8.97 Billion $54.66
#1877 New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc MX:EDUN $8.60 Billion MX$995.72
#1950 NWOEF PINK:NWOEF $8.08 Billion $8.81
#2635 NEW ORIENTAL EDU.+TECH.G. F:N1U0 $5.37 Billion €4.78

American Public Education Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, American Public Education Inc's market cap moved from $336.56 Million to $ 1.01 Billion, with a yearly change of 8.59%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $1.01 Billion +48.10%
2025 $683.61 Million +75.24%
2024 $390.09 Million +123.52%
2023 $174.52 Million -21.48%
2022 $222.27 Million -44.76%
2021 $402.39 Million -27.00%
2020 $551.23 Million +11.28%
2019 $495.35 Million -3.76%
2018 $514.70 Million +13.61%
2017 $453.03 Million +2.04%
2016 $443.99 Million +31.92%
2015 $336.56 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On Mar 18th, 2026 the market cap of American Public Education Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $1.01 Billion USD
MoneyControl $1.01 Billion USD
MarketWatch $1.01 Billion USD
marketcap.company $1.01 Billion USD
Reuters $1.01 Billion USD

Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.