Strategic Education, Inc.
STRA
Rank in Stocks
#7990
Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI) delivers a broad spectrum of educational... Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI) delivers a broad spectrum of educational services, encompassing both traditional campus-based and online post-secondary learning, alongside programs designed to cultivate career-ready competencies. The company operates through three principal divisions: U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services. Within its U.S. Higher Education portfolio, SEI manages Strayer University, which provides undergraduate and graduate degrees in disciplines such as business administration, accounting, information technology, education, healthcare administration, public administration, and criminal justice, available at physical locations across the eastern United States and through distance learning. It also offers certificate-level web and mobile application development courses via Hackbright Academy and Devmountain, as well as an executive MBA entirely online from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Another key institution is Capella University, an online-only post-secondary provider catering to working adults with bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs spanning arts and sciences, business and technology, counseling and human services, education, nursing and health sciences, psychology, and public service leadership. Internationally, the Australia/New Zealand segment features Torrens University, which delivers undergraduate, graduate, research-focused, and specialized degrees, primarily in business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education, accessible both online and at its Australian campuses. This division also includes Think Education, a vocational training organization, and New Zealand's Media Design School, renowned for its industry-aligned courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art and programming, graphic and motion design, digital media artificial intelligence, and creative advertising. Furthermore, SEI's Education Technology Services offers Workforce Edge, a platform that aids employers in managing education benefits, and Sophia Learning, which facilitates more cost-effective education benefit initiatives. Founded in 1892, Strategic Education, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Herndon, Virginia.
Share Price
$52.95
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.18B
Change (1 day)
1.44%
Change (1 year)
-34.06%
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Operating Margin for Strategic Education, Inc. (STRA)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 14.41%
According to Strategic Education, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 14.41%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 15.47%.
Operating Margin history for Strategic Education, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 14.41% | -6.85% |
| 2025 | 15.47% | 21.24% |
| 2024 | 12.76% | 51.72% |
| 2023 | 8.41% | 26.66% |
| 2022 | 6.64% | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 6.53% | -38.63% |
| 2020 | 10.64% | -3.97% |
| 2019 | 11.08% | -408.64% |
| 2018 | -3.59% | -131.27% |
| 2017 | 11.48% | -11.90% |
| 2016 | 13.03% | -18.77% |
| 2015 | 16.04% | -12.49% |
| 2014 | 18.33% | 182.43% |
| 2013 | 6.49% | -67.89% |
| 2012 | 20.21% | -29.21% |
| 2011 | 28.55% | -15.76% |
| 2010 | 33.89% | 0.65% |
| 2009 | 33.67% | 5.19% |
| 2008 | 32.01% | 27.99% |
| 2007 | 25.01% | -17.10% |
| 2006 | 30.17% | -11.13% |
| 2005 | 33.95% | -5.03% |
| 2004 | 35.75% | -0.64% |
| 2003 | 35.98% | 1.84% |
| 2002 | 35.33% | -2.08% |
| 2001 | 36.08% | -8.75% |
| 2000 | 39.54% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.76% | -99.18% |
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| 16.19% | -98.88% |
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| 5.99% | -99.58% |
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| 25.82% | -98.21% |
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| 19.76% | -98.63% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin?
Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin is 14.41%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin was 15.47%, compared with 12.76% in 2024.
How has Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2025 (15.47%) and lowest in 2021 (6.53%).
How does Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Strategic Education, Inc.'s operating margin (14.41%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Laureate Education, Inc., with 25.82%.