Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Perdoceo Education Corporation (PRDO) - $28.39 as of 12/3/2025 8:43:19 PM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
57 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PRDO
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for PRDO
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for PRDO
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for PRDO
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for PRDO (57 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for PRDO
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PRDO |
| Company Name | Perdoceo Education Corporation |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Perdoceo Education Corporation is a prominent player in the U.S. postsecondary education sector, specializing in a diverse array of online, campus-based, and blended learning programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of students. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, the company is dedicated to enhancing accessibility and providing career-focused training through its established institutions, which include brands such as Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. With a strategic emphasis on innovative educational solutions and robust student outcomes, Perdoceo is well-positioned to leverage the increasing demand for flexible education options amid a rapidly changing labor market. Its commitment to delivering high-quality, relevant educational experiences underscores its potential for sustained growth in a competitive environment. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/25/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 28.39 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 11.15 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/3/2025 8:43:19 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 901,737 |
| Average Daily Volume | 771,706 |
| 52-Week High | 37.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 23.54 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 20.60% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 11.94 |
| Industry PE | 30.34 |
| Sector PE | 28.77 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 10.62 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 10.10 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 11.66 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 41.78 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 4.47 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 2.81 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 15.51 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.80 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.91 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 4.74 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.23 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.33 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.45 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 64,322,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,826,101,580 |
| Institutional Ownership | 98.62% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/28/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 2 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.56 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 2.01% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.60 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.16% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 10 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.67% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.67% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 24.03% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 5.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -0.04% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.33 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.97 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.29 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 156,030,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 147,590,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 147,652,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 24.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 1.65% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 24.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 180,779,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 109,130,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 118,009,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 124,279,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 52,630,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 56,500,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 0 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 56,500,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.94 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.95 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 959,536,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 841,421,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 997,851,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 194,759,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.03 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 156,969,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 105,614,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.31 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -1.59 |
| MACD Signal | -1.36 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 26.78 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 32.43 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 38.08 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| RSI | 29.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 29.75 |
| 150-Day SMA | 21.51 |
| 200-Day SMA | 18.93 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/2/2025 6:59:13 AM EST |