American Public Education Inc
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
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$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
0.61x
Higher than industry averageLatest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
24.21x
American Public Education Inc's market cap is 24.21 times its annual earnings
3.84x
Higher than industry averageWhat 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).
| 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.