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

$1.07 Billion USD  · Rank #8814

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

American Public Education Inc (NASDAQ:APEI) has a market capitalization of $1.07 Billion ($1.07 Billion) as of May 3, 2026. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #8814 globally and #2377 in its home market, demonstrating a 4.08% 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 $58.22 by its total outstanding shares 18380439 (18.38 Million). Analyse American Public Education Inc operating cash flow efficiency to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.

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 $342.06 Million to $1.07 Billion (8.89% 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
$38.77 Trillion 0.00% #907 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

1.07x

American Public Education Inc's market cap is 1.07 times its annual revenue

Industry average: 1.37x Lower than industry average

Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio

22.02x

American Public Education Inc's market cap is 22.02 times its annual earnings

Industry average: 6.67x 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
2016 $451.24 Million $313.14 Million $24.16 Million 1.44x 18.68x
2017 $460.43 Million $299.25 Million $21.12 Million 1.54x 21.80x
2018 $523.11 Million $297.69 Million $25.64 Million 1.76x 20.40x
2019 $503.44 Million $286.27 Million $10.01 Million 1.76x 50.28x
2020 $560.24 Million $321.79 Million $18.82 Million 1.74x 29.76x
2021 $408.96 Million $418.80 Million $17.75 Million 0.98x 23.04x
2022 $225.90 Million $606.33 Million -$114.99 Million 0.37x N/A
2023 $177.37 Million $600.54 Million -$47.29 Million 0.30x N/A
2024 $396.47 Million $624.56 Million $16.11 Million 0.63x 24.61x
2025 $694.78 Million $648.86 Million $31.56 Million 1.07x 22.02x

Competitor Companies of APEI by Market Capitalization

Companies near American Public Education Inc in the global market cap rankings as of May 3, 2026.

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

  • New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc (MX:EDUN): Ranked #2355 globally with a market cap of $9.30 Billion USD ( MX$161.53 Billion MXN).
  • New Oriental Education & Technology (NYSE:EDU): Ranked #2503 globally with a market cap of $8.57 Billion USD.
  • NEW ORIENTAL EDU.+TECH.G. (F:N1U0): Ranked #2510 globally with a market cap of $8.52 Billion USD ( €7.29 Billion EUR).
  • NEW ORIENT.EDU.+TE.ADR/10 (F:N1UA): Ranked #2595 globally with a market cap of $8.11 Billion USD ( €6.94 Billion EUR).
Market capitalization comparison (in billions USD)
Rank Company Symbol Market Cap Price
#2355 New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc MX:EDUN $9.30 Billion MX$1015.00
#2503 New Oriental Education & Technology NYSE:EDU $8.57 Billion $53.82
#2510 NEW ORIENTAL EDU.+TECH.G. F:N1U0 $8.52 Billion €4.58
#2595 NEW ORIENT.EDU.+TE.ADR/10 F:N1UA $8.11 Billion €43.60

American Public Education Inc Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026

Between 2015 and today, American Public Education Inc's market cap moved from $342.06 Million to $ 1.07 Billion, with a yearly change of 8.89%.

Year Market Cap Change (%)
2026 $1.07 Billion +54.02%
2025 $694.78 Million +75.24%
2024 $396.47 Million +123.52%
2023 $177.37 Million -21.48%
2022 $225.90 Million -44.76%
2021 $408.96 Million -27.00%
2020 $560.24 Million +11.28%
2019 $503.44 Million -3.76%
2018 $523.11 Million +13.61%
2017 $460.43 Million +2.04%
2016 $451.24 Million +31.92%
2015 $342.06 Million --

End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources

On May 2nd, 2026 the market cap of American Public Education Inc was reported to be:

Source Market Cap
Yahoo Finance $1.07 Billion USD
MoneyControl $1.07 Billion USD
MarketWatch $1.07 Billion USD
marketcap.company $1.07 Billion USD
Reuters $1.07 Billion USD

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

About American Public Education Inc

NASDAQ:APEI USA Education & Training Services
Market Cap
$1.07 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#8814 Global
#2377 in USA
Share Price
$58.22
Change (1 day)
+0.12%
52-Week Range
$24.93 - $60.86
All Time High
$60.86
About

American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education services in the United States. It operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The company offers 181 degree programs, 110 certificate programs, and four diploma programs in various fields of study, i… Read more