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Strategic Education Inc(STRA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for STRA
09/25/2026: STRA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Strategic Education Inc is a provider of post-secondary education through its brands, Strayer and Capella, while expanding into corporate-aligned workforce development. The company benefits from established university brands, a commitment to consistent dividends, and a transition toward a more diversified B2B model through its Workforce Edge platform. However, the business faces significant challenges, including enrollment headwinds, high competition from low-cost institutions, and regulatory risks associated with Title IV funding. For investors, the stock offers a stable, value-oriented profile with potential upside tied to corporate training growth. Monitoring enrollment trends and federal policy updates is essential for evaluating long-term performance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is moderate and tied to the mature adult education market. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks sustained high-growth momentum relative to broader market indices. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at valuations that may appeal to value-oriented investors seeking stable cash flows. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Consistent dividend payments make this an attractive option for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Regulatory risks inherent in for-profit education introduce volatility that may concern low-risk investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock is subject to industry-specific regulatory sentiment shifts. |
| Valuation risk | Low | Valuations are generally tethered to stable earnings rather than speculative growth. |
| Competition risk (Educational institutions) | High | Intense competition from low-cost public entities pressures pricing and enrollment. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business has established, long-running university brands. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | The dividend is reliable but tied to industry profitability. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully transitioning to a B2B-led growth model requires consistent execution. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -50.63% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.71B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.57 | 1Y Target Price 98.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.57 | 1Y Target Price 98.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 284.1K shares | Beta 0.5 | 52 Weeks Range 68.66 - 89.07 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 68.66 - 89.07 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.01% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.11 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Services | Tuition and fees from degree-granting programs at Strayer and Capella universities. | Most revenue comes from recurring tuition payments from adult students pursuing degrees. |
| Workforce Solutions | Corporate partnerships and technology bootcamp fees. | This is the company's growth-oriented business segment focusing on B2B corporate training contracts. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.57 | Forward PE 9.31 | Enterprise Value 1.68B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.33 |
Enterprise Value 1.68B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.33 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.3 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.71 | Shares Outstanding 22.21M | Shares Floating 21.10M |
Shares Outstanding 22.21M | Shares Floating 21.10M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.76 | Percent Institutions 109.52 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Strategic Education Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Herndon, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-07-25 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Karl McDonnell | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Education & Training Services | Full time employees 3683 | |
Full time employees 3683 | |||
Strategic Education, Inc. provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. It operates Strayer University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration at physical campuses located in the eastern United States, as well as through online; non-degree web and mobile application development courses through Hackbright Academy and Devmountain; and MBA online through its Jack Welch Management Institute. In addition, the company operates Capella University, an online accredited institution of higher education; Torrens University, which offers undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research, and specialized degree courses in business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education fields through online and on physical campuses located in Australia; Think Education, a vocational training organization and higher education provider; and Media Design School, which provides industry-endorsed courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art and programming, graphic and motion design, digital media, artificial intelligence, and creative advertising. It offers Workforce Edge, an administration platform that enables employers to manage and streamline their education benefits programs; and Sophia Learning, which offers low-cost online general education-level courses. Strategic Education, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
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