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American Public Education (APEI) stock, explained like you're 5
American Public Education trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker APEI. It is a small cap company in the other consumer services industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 876 million dollars.
- Ticker
- APEI
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Other Consumer Services
- Size
- Small cap, about 876 million dollars
Is American Public Education a small, medium or large cap company?
No. American Public Education is a small cap stock, not a large cap. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 876 million dollars.
Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.
How American Public Education makes money
- Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes.
- Owning and managing property.
- Fees for services tied to real estate.
What moves APEI stock
- Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values.
- Occupancy and how much rent can be charged.
- Demand for the type of property they own.
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Questions about American Public Education stock
What does American Public Education do?
American Public Education trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker APEI. It is a small cap company in the other consumer services industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 876 million dollars.
What is the ticker symbol for American Public Education?
American Public Education trades under the ticker APEI on the Nasdaq.
What is American Public Education's market cap?
American Public Education is a small cap stock with a market cap of about 876 million dollars.
How does American Public Education make money?
Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes. Owning and managing property. Fees for services tied to real estate.
What moves APEI stock?
Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values. Occupancy and how much rent can be charged. Demand for the type of property they own.
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