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Strategic Education, Inc.

Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services

Overall research band Strong
Quality Mixed
Valuation Exceptional
Balance sheet Exceptional
Market confirmation Above average

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What the company does

Strategic Education, Inc. provides a range of educational services through its U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services divisions. Its main offerings include undergraduate and graduate degree programs at Strayer University and Capella University, with courses available both online and at physical campuses, targeting working adults and students seeking credentials in fields such as business, technology, healthcare, and public administration. The company also operates Hackbright Academy and Devmountain for certificate-level web and mobile development, and the Jack Welch Management Institute for an online executive MBA. Internationally, it manages Torrens University, Think Education, and Media Design School, delivering degrees and vocational training in business, design, health, hospitality, and creative technology. Additionally, Strategic Education offers Workforce Edge, a platform for employer-managed education benefits, and Sophia Learning, which supports cost-effective education benefit programs.

The current research profile is Balanced Opportunity, with high valuation support. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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ROIC8.1%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin14.2%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years2.9%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin13.7%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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