Perdoceo Education [PRDO] vs Stride [LRN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Perdoceo Education
NASDAQ
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Stride
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Perdoceo Education wins in 10 metrics, Stride wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Perdoceo Education appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Perdoceo Education | Stride | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.91 | 20.23 | Perdoceo Education |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.96 | 3.91 | Perdoceo Education |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 12.65 | 57.95 | Perdoceo Education |
| PEG Ratio | 12.69 | 17.80 | Perdoceo Education |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 | 13.29 | Perdoceo Education |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.09% | 13.10% | Perdoceo Education |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 24.53% | 5.38% | Perdoceo Education |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 24.53% | 5.38% | Perdoceo Education |
| Return on Equity | 16.39% | 23.76% | Stride |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 9.86% | 11.49% | Stride |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $156.97M | $217.21M | Stride |
| 1-Year Return | 23.90% | 76.42% | Stride |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.53 | 2.46 | Stride |
| Enterprise Value | $1.42B | $5.63B | Stride |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.84 | 2.46 | Perdoceo Education |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 76.03% | 40.64% | Perdoceo Education |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $12 | $53 | Stride |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $2.30 | $6.39 | Stride |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.82 | 0.33 | Stride |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Perdoceo Education vs Stride Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdoceo Education | 3.20% | 4.39% | -8.78% | 18.00% | 3.63% | 13.66% |
| Stride | 0.80% | -0.52% | -8.68% | -14.23% | -6.10% | 21.55% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perdoceo Education | 23.90% | 127.94% | 99.60% | 607.14% | 44.53% | -20.84% |
| Stride | 76.42% | 197.42% | 160.76% | 809.00% | 414.77% | 406.90% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Perdoceo Education vs Stride
| Metric | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.95B | $5.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 718,520 | 568,800 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 694,987 | 586,733 |
| Last Close | $29.70 | $129.26 |
| 52 Week Range | $20.55 - $34.60 | $63.25 - $162.30 |
| % from 52W High | -14.16% | -20.36% |
| All-Time High | $70.91 (Apr 19, 2004) | $162.30 (May 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -58.12% | -20.36% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.26% | 0.48% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.07% | 1.15% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.16% | 0.24% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 12.65 | 57.95 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $15.16 | $33.05 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $9.82 | $9.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $212.48M | $306.69M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $153.04M | $157.15M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Perdoceo Education vs Stride
| Metric | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.91 | 20.23 |
| Forward P/E | 12.69 | 17.80 |
| PEG Ratio | 12.69 | 17.80 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.53 | 2.46 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.96 | 3.91 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.95B | $5.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.42B | $5.63B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.84 | 2.46 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 6.51 | 13.29 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.82 | 0.33 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $15.16 | $33.05 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Perdoceo Education vs Stride
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $213.00M | $613.38M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $48.54M | $364.09M |
| Gross Profit | $164.46M | $249.29M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $59.29M | $130.79M |
| EBITDA | $77.55M | $167.09M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $56.51M | $135.36M |
| Income Tax | $12.82M | $35.45M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $43.69M | $99.35M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $132.06M | $528.55M |
| Total Current Assets | $686.00M | $1.51B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $153.96M | $269.57M |
| Long-Term Debt | $117.26M | $505.47M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $970.26M | $1.42B |
| Retained Earnings | $630.54M | $795.13M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $225.69M | $88.49M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $58.35M | $36.73M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.74M | $-197,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $63.39M | $37.32M |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.70M | $-13.24M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-25.19M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 5.22M | 4.34M |
| Short Ratio | 8.25 | 7.51 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.14% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 718,520 | 568,800 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 694,987 | 586,733 |
| Shares Outstanding | 65.72M | 43.24M |
| Float Shares | 56.50M | 41.64M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.98% | 1.08% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Perdoceo Education vs Stride
| Metric | PRDO | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.11 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.63% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.33 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 29, 2024 | N/A |