(VIANEWS) - Shares of American Public Education (NASDAQ: APEI) fell by a staggering 18.85% in 5 sessions from $11.14 at -18.85, to $9.04 at 11:45 EST on Tuesday, after four successive sessions in a row of losses. NASDAQ is jumping 2.16% to $11,430.56, following the last session's upward trend.
American Public Education's last close was $9.21, 61.66% under its 52-week high of $24.02.
About American Public Education
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.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Public Education has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.25.
PE Ratio
American Public Education has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.23 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -27.53%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American Public Education's stock is valued at $9.04 at 11:45 EST, way under its 52-week high of $24.02 and way higher than its 52-week low of $7.83.
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