Strategic Education [STRA] vs Coursera [COUR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Strategic Education
NASDAQ
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Coursera
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Strategic Education wins in 12 metrics, Coursera wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Strategic Education appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Strategic Education | Coursera | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.36 | -24.25 | Coursera |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.05 | 3.31 | Strategic Education |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 7.22 | 0.51 | Coursera |
| PEG Ratio | 13.29 | 36.38 | Strategic Education |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.00 | -8.84 | Coursera |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.27% | -9.37% | Strategic Education |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.10% | -8.53% | Strategic Education |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.10% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 6.89% | -10.83% | Strategic Education |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.91% | -6.00% | Strategic Education |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $128.75M | $76.56M | Strategic Education |
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -17.48% | 52.84% | Coursera |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.42 | 2.83 | Strategic Education |
| Enterprise Value | $1.70B | $720.61M | Strategic Education |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.37 | 1.02 | Coursera |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.31% | 54.60% | Coursera |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $53 | $4 | Strategic Education |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.81 | $-0.33 | Strategic Education |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.58 | 1.36 | Strategic Education |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Strategic Education vs Coursera Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Education | 0.18% | 4.10% | -4.43% | -12.64% | -22.47% | -16.42% |
| Coursera | 0.41% | -4.35% | 41.74% | 37.86% | 50.37% | 42.57% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Education | -17.48% | 12.29% | -33.62% | 44.58% | -60.95% | -21.39% |
| Coursera | 52.84% | -13.58% | -73.59% | -73.59% | -73.59% | -73.59% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Strategic Education vs Coursera
| Metric | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.77B | $2.00B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 230,360 | 4,750,620 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 194,977 | 2,597,657 |
| Last Close | $77.33 | $12.14 |
| 52 Week Range | $72.25 - $104.51 | $5.76 - $13.56 |
| % from 52W High | -26.01% | -10.47% |
| All-Time High | $262.44 (Apr 19, 2010) | $62.53 (Apr 05, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -70.53% | -80.59% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | -0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | -0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | -0.11% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 7.22 | 0.51 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $70.31 | $3.73 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.97 | $4.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $166.26M | $104.36M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $125.36M | $74.40M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.05% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.00 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Strategic Education vs Coursera
| Metric | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.36 | -24.25 |
| Forward P/E | 13.29 | 36.38 |
| PEG Ratio | 13.29 | 36.38 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.42 | 2.83 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.05 | 3.31 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.77B | $2.00B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.70B | $720.61M |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.37 | 1.02 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 8.00 | -8.84 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.58 | 1.36 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $70.31 | $3.73 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Strategic Education vs Coursera
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) | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $303.59M | $179.30M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $158.29M | $81.40M |
| Gross Profit | $145.30M | $97.90M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $29.50M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $41.71M | $-15.30M |
| EBITDA | $54.82M | $-9.10M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $42.01M | $-6.30M |
| Income Tax | $12.26M | $1.50M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $29.74M | $-7.80M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $144.22M | $748.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $328.29M | $854.00M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $259.44M | $334.50M |
| Long-Term Debt | $99.41M | $3.10M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.64B | $610.50M |
| Retained Earnings | $225.44M | $-868.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $209.97M | $0 |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $67.17M | $44.80M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-10.32M | $-500,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $57.34M | $29.40M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-32.03M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 587,581 | 5.43M |
| Short Ratio | 3.26 | 3.71 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 230,360 | 4,750,620 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 194,977 | 2,597,657 |
| Shares Outstanding | 24.50M | 160.07M |
| Float Shares | 22.79M | 139.45M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Strategic Education vs Coursera
| Metric | STRA | COUR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.00 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.05% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.60 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.71% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $7.80 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 05, 2025 | N/A |