ATGE
NEUTRAL
$121.28
Live
Adtalem Global Education Inc. · NYSE
Target $158.25
(+30.5%)
$86.26
52W Range
$156.26
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$4.41B
P/E
18.6
ROE
17.4%
Profit margin
13.8%
Debt/Equity
0.53
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
72%
ATGE's deterministic health score is concerning with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating marginal financial stability, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full distress risk assessment. The company demonstrates strong profitability and growth, with robust earnings surprises and high ROE, but faces headwinds from a bearish technical trend and weak liquidity ratios. Valuation is mixed: trading below analyst target of $158.25 but above the conservative Graham Number of $76.73, reflecting premium pricing for growth. Despite solid fundamentals and sector outperformance in ROE and margins, the lack of insider activity and near-term technical weakness temper bullishness.
Key Strengths
Strong earnings growth with 41.8% YoY EPS increase and consistent quarterly beats (22 of 25 quarters)
High profitability: 17.38% ROE significantly above sector average of 5.34%
Attractive valuation relative to peers with Forward P/E of 13.58 vs sector average of 31.35
Low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53, well below sector average of 1.84, indicating conservative leverage
Impressive historical price performance: +211% over 5 years, outpacing most peers
Key Risks
Weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests deteriorating financial health and operational inefficiencies
Current Ratio of 0.98 and Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicate potential short-term liquidity pressure
Bearish technical trend (0/100) signals negative near-term price momentum
No Altman Z-Score available, creating uncertainty around bankruptcy risk assessment
Missing key financial data (EV, cash, debt, shares outstanding) limits full due diligence
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$158.25
+30.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
61
Strong
70
80
75
52
30
AI Verdict
Moderately positive with caution due to financial health concerns
Key drivers: Strong earnings growth and beat rate, High ROE and gross margin, Low forward valuation relative to sector, Weak Piotroski score and technical trend, Liquidity ratios near cautionary levels
Confidence
75%
Value
70/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 13.58 is significantly below sector average of 31.35
- Trading below analyst target price of $158.25
- Graham Number of $76.73 provides downside cushion
Watchpoints
- Current price ($121.28) is 58% above Graham Number, suggesting overvaluation on defensive criteria
- Price/Book of 3.02 is elevated
Future
80/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 41.8% YoY earnings growth
- 10.8% revenue growth
- Consistent Q/Q earnings acceleration
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 22 of 25 quarters beat EPS estimates
- 5-year price return of +211%
- Long-term earnings progression is upward
Watchpoints
- Two significant earnings misses in 2022
Health
52/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity of 0.53 is healthy
- Positive ROA of 7.90%
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak financial health
- Current and Quick Ratios below 1.0 signal liquidity risk
- No Altman Z-Score available
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- No payout pressure allows reinvestment
Watchpoints
- Dividend Strength of 0/100 and no yield
- Payout ratio of 0% may deter income investors
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$121.28
Analyst Target
$158.25
Upside/Downside
+30.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ATGE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
Primary
|
+211.0% | +215.3% | +20.9% | +5.3% | +17.0% | +3.8% |
|
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Peer
|
+48.4% | +38.4% | -4.8% | -20.2% | +1.1% | -4.0% |
|
AKO-A
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
|
+189.5% | +160.4% | +65.7% | +30.5% | +7.4% | +4.3% |
|
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
Peer
|
+434.7% | +200.8% | +73.1% | +14.0% | -1.2% | -1.9% |
|
AKO-B
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
|
+198.5% | +156.0% | +67.2% | +38.1% | +12.6% | +2.4% |
ATG
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
Primary
5Y
+211.0%
3Y
+215.3%
1Y
+20.9%
6M
+5.3%
1M
+17.0%
1W
+3.8%
LOP
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+48.4%
3Y
+38.4%
1Y
-4.8%
6M
-20.2%
1M
+1.1%
1W
-4.0%
AKO
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
5Y
+189.5%
3Y
+160.4%
1Y
+65.7%
6M
+30.5%
1M
+7.4%
1W
+4.3%
LAU
Laureate Education, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+434.7%
3Y
+200.8%
1Y
+73.1%
6M
+14.0%
1M
-1.2%
1W
-1.9%
AKO
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
Peer
5Y
+198.5%
3Y
+156.0%
1Y
+67.2%
6M
+38.1%
1M
+12.6%
1W
+2.4%
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
18.6
Forward P/E
13.58
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.02
P/S Ratio
2.4
EV/Revenue
2.68
EV/EBITDA
11.95
Market Cap
$4.41B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
13.79%
Operating Margin
18.56%
Gross Margin
57.11%
ROE
17.38%
ROA
7.9%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+10.8%
Earnings Growth
+41.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+33.9%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.53
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.98
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.8
Poor
Cash/Share
$7.29
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-01-28
$N/A
2025-10-30
$1.75
+10.9% surprise
2025-08-07
$1.66
+8.3% surprise
2025-05-08
$1.92
+16.2% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing ATGE against 170 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(9 bullish, 60 neutral, 101 bearish)
P/E Ratio
18.6
This Stock
vs
37.45
Sector Avg
-50.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
17.38%
This Stock
vs
-13.91%
Sector Avg
-224.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
13.79%
This Stock
vs
-7.77%
Sector Avg
-277.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.53
This Stock
vs
1.89
Sector Avg
-71.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
10.8%
This Stock
vs
111.74%
Sector Avg
-90.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.98
This Stock
vs
2.29
Sector Avg
-57.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.41B | 18.6 | 17.4% | 13.8% | $121.28 | |
|
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.64B | 21.5 | 28.2% | 19.5% | $165.76 | Compare |
|
AKO-A
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
|
BEARISH | $4.16B | 13.1 | 24.7% | 7.9% | $24.5 | Compare |
|
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $4.7B | 17.41 | 26.4% | 16.5% | $32.91 | Compare |
|
AKO-B
Embotelladora Andina S.A.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.85B | 16.44 | 24.7% | 7.9% | $30.75 | Compare |
ATGE
Adtalem Global...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$4.4B
P/E
18.6
ROE
17.4%
Price
$121.28
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | BEARD STEPHEN W. | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 5,332 | - |
| 2025-11-12 | BURKE WILLIAM W | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | MALAFRONTE MICHAEL W | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | HRINAK DONNA JEAN | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | PHELAN KENNETH J. | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | WARDELL LISA W. | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | O'KEEFE SHARON L | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | BECK DOUGLAS G | Officer | Stock Award | 2,075 | $200,984 |
| 2025-11-12 | KISER GEORGETTE D. | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | COX KAREN SUE | Officer | Stock Award | 581 | $56,276 |
| 2025-11-12 | PHELAN, ROBERT JOHN | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 4,259 | $412,527 |
| 2025-11-12 | GANGADHARAN MANJUNATH | Officer | Stock Award | 890 | $86,205 |
| 2025-11-12 | VANDENBOSCH BETTY M | Director | Stock Award | 1,445 | $139,963 |
| 2025-11-12 | HERRERA MAURICE | Officer | Stock Award | 1,750 | $169,505 |
| 2025-11-12 | BETZ MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award | 5,575 | $539,994 |
BEARD STEPHEN W.
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-10
5,332 shares
BURKE WILLIAM W
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
MALAFRONTE MICHAEL W
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
HRINAK DONNA JEAN
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
PHELAN KENNETH J.
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
WARDELL LISA W.
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
O'KEEFE SHARON L
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
BECK DOUGLAS G
Officer
2025-11-12
2,075 shares
·
$200,984
KISER GEORGETTE D.
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
COX KAREN SUE
Officer
2025-11-12
581 shares
·
$56,276
PHELAN, ROBERT JOHN
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-12
4,259 shares
·
$412,527
GANGADHARAN MANJUNATH
Officer
2025-11-12
890 shares
·
$86,205
VANDENBOSCH BETTY M
Director
2025-11-12
1,445 shares
·
$139,963
HERRERA MAURICE
Officer
2025-11-12
1,750 shares
·
$169,505
BETZ MICHAEL
Officer
2025-11-12
5,575 shares
·
$539,994
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
4 analysts
Barrington Research
2025-10-31
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-10-15
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-09-23
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-08-08
Outperform
Outperform
Barrington Research
2025-07-30
Outperform
Outperform
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