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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LOPE - Nasdaq - US38526M1062 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

168.28  +1.09 (+0.65%)

After market: 168.28 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall LOPE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated LOPE against 72 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LOPE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LOPE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make LOPE a good candidate 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.
LOPE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LOPE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LOPE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

LOPE's Return On Assets of 22.28% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 97.22% of its industry peers.
LOPE has a Return On Equity of 29.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 90.28% of its industry peers.
LOPE has a Return On Invested Capital of 24.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 97.22% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOPE is significantly above the industry average of 10.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.44%) for LOPE is above the 3 year average (24.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.28%
ROE 29.44%
ROIC 24.44%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LOPE (21.94%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.91%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LOPE (52.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LOPE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.91%
PM (TTM) 21.94%
GM 52.75%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LOPE 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
LOPE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
LOPE Yearly Shares OutstandingLOPE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 17.08 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOPE's Altman-Z score of 17.08 is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 94.44% 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 17.08
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC9.06%
LOPE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLOPE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.40 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.40, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE has a Quick Ratio of 3.40. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.40, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.4
Quick Ratio 3.4
LOPE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLOPE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 11.91% 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 6.31% in the past year.
LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.91%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%9.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%5.33%

3.2 Future

LOPE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.86% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOPE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
LOPE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLOPE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.35, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LOPE.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.91), we can say LOPE is valued slightly cheaper.
LOPE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.01.
LOPE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOPE is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.11, LOPE is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.35
Fwd PE 17.01
LOPE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLOPE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LOPE.
LOPE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOPE is cheaper than 73.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.31
EV/EBITDA 13.4
LOPE Per share dataLOPE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LOPE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LOPE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC

NASDAQ:LOPE (7/29/2025, 4:30:00 PM)

After market: 168.28 0 (0%)

168.28

+1.09 (+0.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Inst Owners101.27%
Inst Owner Change-2.03%
Ins Owners2.08%
Ins Owner Change-1.74%
Market Cap4.77B
Analysts86.67
Price Target221.68 (31.73%)
Short Float %1.38%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)-0.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.52%
Max EPS beat(2)0.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.52%
Max EPS beat(4)13.19%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.81%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.61%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.03%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.95%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.07%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.29%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.6%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)7.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.35
Fwd PE 17.01
P/S 4.56
P/FCF 20.31
P/OCF 17.51
P/B 6.12
P/tB 10.33
EV/EBITDA 13.4
EPS(TTM)8.27
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)9.89
Fwd EY5.88%
FCF(TTM)8.29
FCFY4.92%
OCF(TTM)9.61
OCFY5.71%
SpS36.93
BVpS27.52
TBVpS16.29
PEG (NY)1.8
PEG (5Y)2.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.28%
ROE 29.44%
ROCE 31.21%
ROIC 24.44%
ROICexc 36.88%
ROICexgc 78.85%
OM 26.91%
PM (TTM) 21.94%
GM 52.75%
FCFM 22.44%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexcg 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-Score9
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 100.6%
Cap/Sales 3.59%
Interest Coverage 140970
Cash Conversion 85.38%
Profit Quality 102.27%
Current Ratio 3.4
Quick Ratio 3.4
Altman-Z 17.08
F-Score9
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC2.7
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)11.91%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%9.36%
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.31%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%5.33%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year25.83%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y33.57%
FCF growth 3Y39.11%
FCF growth 5Y17.26%
OCF growth 1Y27.66%
OCF growth 3Y-2.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.09%