American Public Education, Inc. Hits New 52-Week High of $36.47

American Public Education, Inc. has reached a significant milestone by hitting a new 52-week high of USD 36.47 on September 18, 2025. This achievement underscores the company's strong performance in the Tour and Travel Related Services industry, where it has demonstrated a remarkable one-year performance of 117.94%, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 17.14% during the same period.
With a market capitalization of USD 583 million, American Public Education operates as a microcap company. The stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 19.00, indicating a favorable valuation relative to its earnings. Additionally, the company maintains a return on equity of 10.95%, reflecting its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.

Despite a debt-to-equity ratio of -0.25, which suggests a conservative approach to leveraging, the company has not issued dividends, focusing instead on reinvesting in growth opportunities. The price-to-book ratio of 2.14 further illustrates the company's valuation in relation to its net assets. Overall, American Public Education's recent performance highlights its strong position within its industry.