GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:LOPE • US38526M1062

167.54 USD
-7.61 (-4.34%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 11:32 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, LOPE scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LOPE was compared to 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LOPE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LOPE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make LOPE suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LOPE was profitable.
  • In the past year LOPE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LOPE has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LOPE had a positive operating cash flow.
LOPE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLOPE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.46%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LOPE's Return On Equity of 27.88% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 86.84% of its industry peers.
  • LOPE's Return On Invested Capital of 25.97% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 97.37% of its industry peers.
  • LOPE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.24%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.22%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (24.24%) for LOPE is below the current ROIC(25.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.46%
ROE 27.88%
ROIC 25.97%
ROA(3y)22.14%
ROA(5y)20.33%
ROE(3y)28.79%
ROE(5y)25.52%
ROIC(3y)24.24%
ROIC(5y)20.99%
LOPE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLOPE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LOPE (19.38%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of LOPE (27.25%) is better than 96.05% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOPE has declined.
  • LOPE has a Gross Margin of 53.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: LOPE outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOPE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.25%
PM (TTM) 19.38%
GM 53.02%
OM growth 3Y-5.17%
OM growth 5Y-4.93%
PM growth 3Y-8.97%
PM growth 5Y-8.03%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5YN/A
LOPE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLOPE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • LOPE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LOPE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
  • There is no outstanding debt for LOPE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LOPE Yearly Shares OutstandingLOPE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
LOPE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLOPE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 16.57 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LOPE's Altman-Z score of 16.57 is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • LOPE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 16.57
ROIC/WACC2.92
WACC8.9%
LOPE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLOPE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.17 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of LOPE (3.17) is better than 88.16% of its industry peers.
  • LOPE has a Quick Ratio of 3.17. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LOPE (3.17) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.17
Quick Ratio 3.17
LOPE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLOPE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.20% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.60% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.05% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.2%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LOPE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLOPE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LOPE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLOPE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.97 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LOPE.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • LOPE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.41.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.54, the valuation of LOPE can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOPE is cheaper than 69.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. LOPE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.97
Fwd PE 16.54
LOPE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLOPE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LOPE.
  • 71.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOPE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.39
EV/EBITDA 13.21
LOPE Per share dataLOPE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LOPE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of LOPE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)2.49
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for LOPE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC

NASDAQ:LOPE (2/3/2026, 11:32:56 AM)

167.54

-7.61 (-4.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners100.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.9%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.08%
Market Cap4.69B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target227.12 (35.56%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)8.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)8.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.62%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.01%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.97
Fwd PE 16.54
P/S 4.3
P/FCF 19.39
P/OCF 16.81
P/B 6.18
P/tB 10.56
EV/EBITDA 13.21
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY5.27%
EPS(NY)10.13
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY5.16%
OCF(TTM)9.97
OCFY5.95%
SpS38.99
BVpS27.1
TBVpS15.86
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)2.49
Graham Number73.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.46%
ROE 27.88%
ROCE 33.16%
ROIC 25.97%
ROICexc 37.58%
ROICexgc 76.37%
OM 27.25%
PM (TTM) 19.38%
GM 53.02%
FCFM 22.16%
ROA(3y)22.14%
ROA(5y)20.33%
ROE(3y)28.79%
ROE(5y)25.52%
ROIC(3y)24.24%
ROIC(5y)20.99%
ROICexc(3y)34.71%
ROICexc(5y)32.22%
ROICexgc(3y)81.65%
ROICexgc(5y)77.73%
ROCE(3y)30.95%
ROCE(5y)26.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.74%
OM growth 3Y-5.17%
OM growth 5Y-4.93%
PM growth 3Y-8.97%
PM growth 5Y-8.03%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 94.98%
Cap/Sales 3.41%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 82.9%
Profit Quality 114.34%
Current Ratio 3.17
Quick Ratio 3.17
Altman-Z 16.57
F-Score7
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC2.92
Cap/Depr(3y)119.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.84%
Profit Quality(3y)102.83%
Profit Quality(5y)84.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.2%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.27%
EPS Next Y15.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year29.01%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.81%
FCF growth 3Y39.11%
FCF growth 5Y17.26%
OCF growth 1Y17.34%
OCF growth 3Y-2.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.09%

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC / LOPE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LOPE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LOPE.


Can you provide the valuation status for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) stock?

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LOPE stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is expected to grow by 15.01% in the next year.