(VIANEWS) - Shares of American Public Education (NASDAQ: APEI) rose 9.19% to $5.94 at 11:10 EST on Tuesday, following the last session's downward trend. NASDAQ is dropping 0.26% to $12,053.44, following the last session's downward trend. This seems, so far, a somewhat down trend trading session today.
American Public Education's last close was $5.44, 75.92% below its 52-week high of $22.59.
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 136 degree programs and 115 certificate programs in various fields of study, including nursing, public health, public administration, and business administration. The company also provides nursing-and health sciences-focused postsecondary education, diploma in practical nursing, and an associate degree in nursing. 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 4.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.75 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%.More news about American Public Education (APEI).