American Public Education APEI Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

Strategic Education, Inc.STRA

8.1%+1.3pp

Universal Technical InstituteUTI

6.3%-7.3pp

Grand Canyon EducationLOPE

29%-2.1pp

PRD

Perdoceo EducationPRDO

23.6%+1.2pp

FAQ

What is American Public Education's return on invested capital?

American Public Education (APEI) reported return on invested capital of 15.9% in Q2 2026.

How has American Public Education's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

American Public Education's return on invested capital increased by 62.5% year-over-year, from 9.8% to 15.9%.

What is the long-term trend for American Public Education's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), American Public Education's return on invested capital has grown at a -9.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 18.6% to 11%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.