Company / FCF Margin
AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
28.0%
FY2025
5-year range
4.5% / 28.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+529.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 210
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
FCF Margin changed +530% YoY in FY2025, a notable deviation from the 9-year average annual change of +51%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
28.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +15.6%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 5.3% to 28.0% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +15.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +15.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 2% of 210This company 28.0% Sector average 2.8%
▼
+884.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin increased 529.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 25.2pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 28.0% | +529.7% |
| FY2024 | 4.5% | -15.6% |
| FY2023 | 5.3% | -57.5% |
| FY2022 | 12.4% | +14.0% |
| FY2021 | 10.9% | -12.3% |
| FY2020 | 12.4% | +11.8% |
| FY2019 | 11.1% | -12.4% |
| FY2018 | 12.7% | +14.2% |
| FY2017 | 11.1% | -12.4% |
| FY2016 | 12.7% | +33.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026