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PRDO

BULLISH
$36.32 Live
Perdoceo Education Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $42.0 (+15.6%)
$24.23 52W Range $38.5
Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers Insiders SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
Market cap
$2.28B
P/E
15.01
ROE
16.6%
Profit margin
18.9%
Debt/Equity
0.12
Dividend yield
1.65%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
PRDO exhibits a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a highly conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. While the current price of $36.32 sits above the Graham Number ($29.11), it remains significantly below the growth-based intrinsic value of $71.39, supported by a very attractive PEG ratio of 0.77. The company demonstrates an exceptional track record of earnings beats over 25 quarters and strong double-digit growth. Despite bearish insider activity and technical trends, the fundamental value proposition is compelling.

Key Strengths

Exceptional earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Strong growth profile with 20% YoY revenue and 19% earnings growth
Very low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.12) and high liquidity (Current Ratio 5.06)
Undervalued relative to growth as evidenced by a PEG ratio of 0.77
High gross margins (79.55%) providing significant operational cushion

Key Risks

Significant insider selling by CEO, CFO, and General Counsel
Bearish technical trend (10/100) suggesting short-term price pressure
Low analyst coverage (only 1 analyst) limiting market visibility
Regulatory risks inherent to the Education & Training Services industry
Recent Q/Q EPS growth decline of 9.2%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$52.25
+43.9% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
80
Excellent
Value
85
Future
90
Past
95
Health
70
Dividend
60
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value with Technical Headwinds
Key drivers: Consistent earnings surprises, Low valuation relative to growth (PEG), Prudent balance sheet management
Confidence
90%
Value
85/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives
  • P/E of 15.01 is low for the growth rate
  • PEG ratio 0.77 indicates undervaluation
Watchpoints
  • Trading above the defensive Graham Number
Future
90/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • 20% YoY Revenue growth
  • Consistent history of beating estimates
Watchpoints
  • Recent Q/Q EPS dip
Past
95/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • 5Y price change of +231%
  • 25-quarter streak of meeting or beating estimates
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
70/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • Extremely low Debt/Equity
  • Very high Current Ratio
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)
Dividend
60/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
  • Low payout ratio (23.14%) suggests sustainability
Watchpoints
  • Low overall yield (1.65%)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$36.32
Analyst Target
$42.0
Upside/Downside
+15.6%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PRDO and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-17
PRD
Perdoceo Education Corporation
Primary
5Y
+231.0%
3Y
+195.5%
1Y
+46.4%
6M
+4.5%
1M
+6.0%
1W
+2.7%
AND
The Andersons, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+169.1%
3Y
+81.2%
1Y
+75.4%
6M
+77.4%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+10.4%
CHE
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+87.0%
3Y
+73.2%
1Y
+19.8%
6M
+6.2%
1M
-6.7%
1W
-0.3%
IMK
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+57.2%
3Y
+5.8%
1Y
+48.6%
6M
+34.5%
1M
+10.6%
1W
+3.4%
AGR
Adecoagro S.A.
Peer
5Y
+62.2%
3Y
+84.1%
1Y
+19.6%
6M
+51.6%
1M
+43.9%
1W
+21.9%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
15.01
Forward P/E
11.11
PEG Ratio
0.77
P/B Ratio
2.33
P/S Ratio
2.69
EV/Revenue
2.09
EV/EBITDA
7.43
Market Cap
$2.28B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 18.9%
Operating Margin 19.81%
Gross Margin 79.55%
ROE 16.55%
ROA 9.86%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +20.0%
Earnings Growth +19.0%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +19.96%
Q/Q Earnings Growth +12.3%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.12
Low debt
Current Ratio
5.06
Strong
Quick Ratio
4.75
Excellent
Cash/Share
$9.96

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
76.6%
Op. Margin
23.9%
Net Margin
16.7%
Total Assets
$1.2B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$1.0B
Debt/Equity
0.28x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
94%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-19
$0.59
+9.3% surprise
2025-11-04
$0.65
+6.6% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.67
+3.1% surprise

Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison

Comparing PRDO against 107 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector (6 bullish, 44 neutral, 57 bearish)
P/E Ratio
15.01
This Stock
vs
35.51
Sector Avg
-57.7% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.55%
This Stock
vs
-20.83%
Sector Avg
-179.5% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
18.9%
This Stock
vs
-6.47%
Sector Avg
-392.3% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.12
This Stock
vs
1.53
Sector Avg
-92.1% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
20.0%
This Stock
vs
174.58%
Sector Avg
-88.5% (Slower)
Current Ratio
5.06
This Stock
vs
2.31
Sector Avg
+118.9% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

PRDO Perdoceo...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$2.3B
P/E
15.0
ROE
16.6%
Price
$36.32
ANDE The Andersons, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.4B
P/E
25.4
ROE
8.3%
Price
$70.74
 Compare with PRDO
CHEF The Chefs'...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.4B
P/E
35.3
ROE
12.7%
Price
$59.24
 Compare with PRDO
IMKTA Ingles...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.8B
P/E
18.8
ROE
5.9%
Price
$94.04
 Compare with PRDO
AGRO Adecoagro S.A.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.8B
P/E
54.1
ROE
1.7%
Price
$12.45
 Compare with PRDO

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

JANSEN GREG E
General Counsel
Sell
2026-04-06
30,158 shares · $1,146,004
NELSON TODD SHERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
2026-03-25
84,387 shares · $3,029,584
GHIA ASHISH R
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2026-03-25
11,089 shares · $410,293
GHIA ASHISH R
Chief Financial Officer
Sell
2026-03-18
33,271 shares · $1,167,258
NELSON TODD SHERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
2026-03-17
51,346 shares · $1,791,510
NELSON TODD SHERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
73,140 shares
THORNTON LESLIE T
Director
Sell
2026-03-13
21,129 shares · $747,333
THORNTON LESLIE T
Director
Option Exercise
2026-03-13
21,129 shares · $125,929
KLINE JOHN ROBERT
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
16,926 shares
PEPPERS MICHELE A
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
4,728 shares
CZESZEWSKI DAVID C
Chief Technology Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
9,094 shares
GHIA ASHISH R
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
27,290 shares
BASKEL ELISE
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
16,838 shares
JANSEN GREG E
General Counsel
Stock Award
2026-03-13
16,914 shares
ARAAMUDHU SUNITHA
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-13
5,336 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-04-09

PRDO filed a definitive proxy statement on April 9, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for an upcoming meeting.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-13
10-K
10-K
2026-02-19

PRDO filed its annual 10-K report on February 19, 2026. Due to the lack of detailed content in the provided excerpts, specific financial highlights and risk factors are unavailable.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-19

Perdoceo Education Corporation reported its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-05

PRDO filed an 8-K on January 5, 2026, likely reporting preliminary year-end financial results or a material corporate governance update.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-04

PRDO submitted its 10-Q filing on November 4, 2025. While the provided excerpt identifies the presence of Risk Factors under Item 1A, specific financial performance metrics and detailed risk disclosures were not included in the available text.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-04

PRDO filed an 8-K on November 4, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-07-31

PRDO filed its quarterly 10-Q report on July 31, 2025. Due to the limited content provided, specific financial highlights and detailed risk factors are unavailable for analysis.

8-K
8-K
2025-07-31
8-K
8-K
2025-05-29
10-Q
10-Q
2025-05-01
8-K
8-K
2025-05-01
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-04-11
8-K
8-K
2025-03-12
8-K/A
8-K/A
2025-02-18
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
Barrington Research
2026-01-05
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-05
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-10-21
Maintains
Outperform Outperform

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