ASPU:NSD-Aspen Group, Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Education & Training Services | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 6.77

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 0.17B

Volume

0.10M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 13.33 (+96.95%)

Avg User Target

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Fundamental Analysis

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About

Aspen Group, Inc., an education technology company, provides online higher education services in the United States. The company offers certificate programs; and bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a range of areas, including nursing and health sciences, business and technology, arts and sciences, and education. As of April 30, 2021, it had 13,886 degree-seeking students enrolled. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.

Company Website : http://www.aspu.com

Address : 276 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10001

Employees : 398

Fiscal Year End : April

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.63

52 Week High : 13.10

Short Ratio : 2.69

52 Week Low : 4.70

Shorted Shares : 987,861

200 Day Moving Average : 7.16

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 1,637,708

50 Day Moving Average : 6.38

Shares Held By Insiders : 6.20%

Short Percentage : 4.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 61.31%

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ETFs Containing ASPU

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -39.17% 22% F 8% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -39.17% 22% F 8% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -29.18% 29% F 10% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -29.18% 29% F 10% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 302.98% 78% C+ 88% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 302.98% 78% C+ 87% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 43.25% 71% C- 82% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 43.25% 71% C- 82% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 76.37% 41% F 22% F
Risk Adjusted Return 56.63% 88% B+ 74% C
Market Capitalization 0.17B 47% F 29% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Education & Training Services)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Price/Book Ratio 3.46 32% F 41% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 172.20 5% F 3% F
EV/EBITDA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -23.01% 33% F 40% F
Return on Invested Capital -16.67% 21% F 29% F
Return on Assets -4.67% 21% F 34% F
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 2.69 53% F 47% F
Short Percent 4.34% 42% F 41% F
Beta 0.63 63% D 81% B-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector