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PRDO

9/9 Score

Perdoceo Education Corporation

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 16.0%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 12.3%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 12.7%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 7.3%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -1.2%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 78.2%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Consumer Defensive

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.12x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 125.2%

Analysis Summary

This looks like a company with a robust engine, showing strong returns on invested capital and a healthy free cash flow yield. The consistent growth, coupled with a well-defensible moat in a simple consumer defensive business, suggests a durable competitive advantage. With conservative debt levels and a reasonable valuation, it's certainly worth a closer look for the long haul.

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