STRA
BULLISH
$83.21
Live
Strategic Education, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $95.0
(+14.2%)
$72.17
52W Range
$93.45
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 20, 2026
Market cap
$1.89B
P/E
15.38
ROE
7.7%
Profit margin
10.0%
Debt/Equity
0.07
Dividend yield
2.89%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
STRA presents a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and significant valuation upside, trading well below both its Graham Number ($93.91) and Intrinsic Value ($159.59). The company exhibits exceptional earnings growth (58.1% YoY) and maintains a very conservative balance sheet with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. However, the bullish fundamental outlook is countered by a bearish technical trend and aggressive insider selling across the C-suite. Despite these sentiment headwinds, the PEG ratio of 0.77 indicates the stock is fundamentally undervalued relative to its growth trajectory.
Key Strengths
Significant undervaluation relative to Graham Number and Intrinsic Value
Extremely low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07
Strong earnings growth (58.1% YoY) and consistent quarterly beats
Attractive PEG ratio (0.77) suggesting growth is underpriced
Sustainable dividend profile with a 44.36% payout ratio
Key Risks
Heavy insider selling by CEO, CFO, and General Counsel
Sluggish top-line revenue growth (3.8% YoY) compared to earnings growth
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Moderate Piotroski F-Score (4/9) indicating stable but not improving health
Low analyst coverage (only 3 analysts)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$116.75
+40.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
72
Strong
90
70
75
60
65
AI Verdict
Strong Value Play with Sentiment Headwinds
Key drivers: Deep valuation discount, Low debt, High earnings surprise rate, Insider divestment
Confidence
80%
Value
90/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price $83.21 is below Graham Number $93.91
- Forward P/E of 10.34 is very low
- PEG ratio < 1.0
Watchpoints
- Price/Book is slightly above 1.0
Future
70/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Earnings growth is accelerating (58.1% YoY)
- Consistent earnings beats (3/4 last quarters)
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is stagnant at 3.8%
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong track record of beating estimates over 25 quarters
- Positive 1Y price change (+7%)
Watchpoints
- 3Y change is slightly negative (-1.7%)
Health
60/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Negligible debt (0.07 D/E)
- Current ratio 1.27 indicates adequate liquidity
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable'
Dividend
65/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Healthy 2.89% yield
- Conservative payout ratio (44.36%)
Watchpoints
- Dividend strength score is only 50/100
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$83.21
Analyst Target
$95.0
Upside/Downside
+14.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for STRA and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-17
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
Primary
|
+12.6% | -1.7% | +7.0% | +5.0% | +3.5% | +2.5% |
|
IMKTA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
Peer
|
+57.2% | +5.8% | +48.6% | +34.5% | +10.6% | +3.4% |
|
AGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
Peer
|
+62.2% | +84.1% | +19.6% | +51.6% | +43.9% | +21.9% |
|
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
Peer
|
-80.8% | -63.0% | -8.0% | -11.5% | +5.1% | +7.3% |
|
JJSF
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Peer
|
-42.3% | -42.0% | -35.6% | -10.7% | +0.5% | +4.1% |
STR
Strategic Education, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+12.6%
3Y
-1.7%
1Y
+7.0%
6M
+5.0%
1M
+3.5%
1W
+2.5%
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%
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
Peer
5Y
-80.8%
3Y
-63.0%
1Y
-8.0%
6M
-11.5%
1M
+5.1%
1W
+7.3%
JJS
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Peer
5Y
-42.3%
3Y
-42.0%
1Y
-35.6%
6M
-10.7%
1M
+0.5%
1W
+4.1%
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
15.38
Forward P/E
10.34
PEG Ratio
0.77
P/B Ratio
1.15
P/S Ratio
1.49
EV/Revenue
1.45
EV/EBITDA
7.58
Market Cap
$1.89B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
9.98%
Operating Margin
16.89%
Gross Margin
48.98%
ROE
7.65%
ROA
6.0%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.8%
Earnings Growth
+58.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+3.77%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+49.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.07
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.27
Good
Quick Ratio
1.05
Good
Cash/Share
$6.58
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
50.5%
Op. Margin
16.9%
Net Margin
11.7%
Total Assets
$2.0B
Liabilities
$0.4B
Equity
$1.6B
Debt/Equity
0.24x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
69%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-23
$N/A
2026-02-26
$1.74
+23.1% surprise
2025-11-06
$1.63
+25.1% surprise
2025-07-30
$1.52
+6.0% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing STRA against 124 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(9 bullish, 47 neutral, 68 bearish)
P/E Ratio
15.38
This Stock
vs
34.46
Sector Avg
-55.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.65%
This Stock
vs
-22.53%
Sector Avg
-134.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
9.98%
This Stock
vs
-8.63%
Sector Avg
-215.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.07
This Stock
vs
1.52
Sector Avg
-95.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.8%
This Stock
vs
152.54%
Sector Avg
-97.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.27
This Stock
vs
2.32
Sector Avg
-45.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $1.89B | 15.38 | 7.7% | 10.0% | $83.21 | |
|
IMKTA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $1.79B | 18.77 | 5.9% | 1.8% | $94.04 | Compare |
|
AGRO
Adecoagro S.A.
|
BEARISH | $1.76B | 54.13 | 1.7% | 1.7% | $12.45 | Compare |
|
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.74B | - | -11.1% | -4.0% | $4.1 | Compare |
|
JJSF
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
|
BEARISH | $1.57B | 26.19 | 6.6% | 3.9% | $82.49 | Compare |
STRA
Strategic Education, Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$1.9B
P/E
15.4
ROE
7.7%
Price
$83.21
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI | General Counsel | Sale | 2,982 | $238,202 |
| 2026-03-13 | SILBERMAN ROBERT S | Chairman of the Board | Purchase | 718 | $58,029 |
| 2026-03-13 | HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI | General Counsel | Sale | 7,598 | $607,587 |
| 2026-03-02 | JACKSON DANIEL WAYNE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 13,000 | $1,070,748 |
| 2026-02-26 | SILBERMAN ROBERT S | Chairman of the Board | Stock Award | 52,646 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | MCDONNELL RAYMOND KARL | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 52,646 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | JACKSON DANIEL WAYNE | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 26,323 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | DARMON TAL | Officer | Stock Award | 4,607 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI | General Counsel | Stock Award | 13,162 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | HOKENSON CHRISTA | Officer | Stock Award | 13,162 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | MCDONNELL RAYMOND KARL | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 38,840 | $2,926,600 |
| 2025-12-11 | GRUSKY ROBERT R | Director | Sale | 1,403 | $112,282 |
HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI
General Counsel
2026-03-18
2,982 shares
·
$238,202
SILBERMAN ROBERT S
Chairman of the Board
2026-03-13
718 shares
·
$58,029
HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI
General Counsel
2026-03-13
7,598 shares
·
$607,587
JACKSON DANIEL WAYNE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
13,000 shares
·
$1,070,748
SILBERMAN ROBERT S
Chairman of the Board
2026-02-26
52,646 shares
MCDONNELL RAYMOND KARL
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-26
52,646 shares
JACKSON DANIEL WAYNE
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-26
26,323 shares
DARMON TAL
Officer
2026-02-26
4,607 shares
HERRAIZ LIZETTE BENEDI
General Counsel
2026-02-26
13,162 shares
HOKENSON CHRISTA
Officer
2026-02-26
13,162 shares
MCDONNELL RAYMOND KARL
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-24
38,840 shares
·
$2,926,600
GRUSKY ROBERT R
Director
2025-12-11
1,403 shares
·
$112,282
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
3 analysts
Truist Securities
2026-03-24
Buy
Hold
Barrington Research
2026-01-26
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-12-18
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-11-07
Outperform
Outperform
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