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Strategic Education Inc (STRA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Strategic Education Inc stock (STRA) is currently trading at $83.49. Strategic Education Inc PE ratio is 15.43. Strategic Education Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.50. Analyst consensus price target for STRA is $95.00. WallStSmart rates STRA as Moderate Buy.

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STRA

Strategic Education Inc

NASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$83.49
$1.74 (2.13%)
52W$70.66
$91.39
Target$95.00+13.8%

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STRA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Strategic Education Inc (STRA)

Margin of Safety
+69.5%
Strong Buy Zone
STRA Fair Value
$253.19
Graham Formula
Current Price
$83.49
$169.70 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $253.19
Overvalued
Price $83.49
Graham IV $253.19
Analyst $95.00

STRA trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $253.19, offering a 69% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Strategic Education Inc (STRA) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Strategic Education Inc (STRA) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.7510/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

EPS GrowthGrowth
58.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 58.10% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
97.81%10/10

97.81% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/SalesValuation
1.508/10

Paying $1.50 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.118/10

Trading at 1.11x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
11.22
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.496
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.41
Undervalued
STRA Target Price
$95
17% Upside

Strategic Education Inc (STRA) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 4.0/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
3.80%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 3.80% annually

Return on EquityProfitability
7.65%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Profit MarginProfitability
9.98%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Market CapQuality
$1.90B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Operating MarginProfitability
16.90%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Strategic Education Inc (STRA) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 66/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.75), Price/Sales (1.50), Price/Book (1.11) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 58.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.80%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.65%, Operating Margin at 16.90%, Profit Margin at 9.98%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.65% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

STRA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

STRA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.50x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 6.49x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 92% below its historical high of 17.7x set in Nov 2008, and 4% above its historical low of 1.44x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Strategic Education Inc (STRA) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

The Big Picture

Strategic Education Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.3B with 380% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 10.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 380% YoY, reaching 1.3B. This pace significantly outperforms most EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 765.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Strategic Education Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Strategic Education Inc maintain 380%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Strategic Education Inc.

Bottom Line

Strategic Education Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 380% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 10.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Strategic Education Inc(STRA)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

Country

USA

Strategic Education, Inc., offers postsecondary education and non-degree programs. The company is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.