American Public Education Overview
Latest ROE for American Public Education: 13.19% — see history and peer comparisons.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
As of the most recent data, APEI shows a ROE of 13.19%. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 23.79%. Scroll down for historical charts and peer comparison views.
The Consumer Discretionary sector average ROE is about 23.79%. American Public Education is at 13.19%, which is lower that average. That is roughly 44.5% below the sector mean. Use the comparison chart on this page to see how APEI stacks up against individual peers as well.
Check the historical chart to see whether APEI's ROE is trending up or down. Improvement over multiple periods is generally more meaningful than a single strong quarter. Compare American Public Education with peers to see if the move is company-specific or sector-wide.
Besides this return on equity page, Stockcircle has American Public Education's full stock overview, other financial metrics, insider and congress trade tabs, and tools to follow the stock. Together they help you connect ROE (currently 13.19%) with ownership activity and broader fundamentals.
The Consumer Discretionary average ROE is about 23.79%, while APEI is at 13.19%. Typical ranges vary by sub-industry, so always sanity-check against the closest competitors, not just the whole sector bucket.
