APEI - NASDAQ
American Public Education, Inc.
$52.39
+0.21%American Public Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and campus-based postsecondary education. The company operates through three segments: American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. It offers 130 degree programs and 111 certificate programs in various fields of study, including business administration, health science, technology, criminal justice, education, and liberal arts, as well as national security, military studies, intelligence, and homeland security. The company also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, and an associate degree in medical laboratory technology. American Public Education, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
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| Metric | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $102.8M | $170.5M | $282.9M | $469.3M | $778.5M | $1.3B | $2.1B | $3.6B | $5.9B | $9.8B |
| Maintenance CapEx | -$5.3M | -$8.7M | -$14.5M | -$24.0M | -$39.9M | -$66.1M | -$109.7M | -$182.0M | -$301.9M | -$500.8M |
| Owner Earnings | $97.5M | $161.8M | $268.4M | $445.3M | $738.6M | $1.2B | $2.0B | $3.4B | $5.6B | $9.3B |
| Discount Factor | 0.926 | 0.857 | 0.794 | 0.735 | 0.681 | 0.630 | 0.583 | 0.540 | 0.500 | 0.463 |
| Present Value | $90.3M | $138.7M | $213.1M | $327.3M | $502.7M | $772.2M | $1.2B | $1.8B | $2.8B | $4.3B |
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