154.89 USD
-5.3 (-3.31%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LOPE. LOPE was compared to 77 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LOPE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LOPE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make LOPE a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LOPE had positive earnings in the past year.
LOPE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LOPE (20.46%) is better than 92.21% of its industry peers.
LOPE has a better Return On Equity (27.88%) than 89.61% of its industry peers.
LOPE's Return On Invested Capital of 25.97% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 97.40% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOPE is significantly above the industry average of 9.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.97%) for LOPE is above the 3 year average (24.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.38%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LOPE has a Operating Margin of 27.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 96.10% of its industry peers.
LOPE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.02%, LOPE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOPE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOPE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
LOPE has an Altman-Z score of 15.70. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOPE has a better Altman-Z score (15.70) than 98.70% of its industry peers.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 15.7 |
ROIC/WACC2.98
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
LOPE has a Current Ratio of 3.17. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LOPE has a Current ratio of 3.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 89.61% 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.17, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LOPE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.20%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, LOPE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.60% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.05% in the last 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)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 12.56% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LOPE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.05%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.9%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LOPE.
66.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOPE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LOPE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.19, the valuation of LOPE can be described as correct.
68.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOPE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.42, LOPE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOPE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.02 |
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.
LOPE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)2.31
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOPE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LOPE (11/24/2025, 3:02:41 PM)
154.89
-5.3 (-3.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.59%
Inst Owner Change1.9%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap4.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target235.62 (52.12%)
Short Float %1.17%
Short Ratio1.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)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)1.61%
PT rev (3m)8.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.19 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.6 | ||
| P/B | 5.74 | ||
| P/tB | 9.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.02 |
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY5.7%
EPS(NY)10.2
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)8.6
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)9.93
OCFY6.41%
SpS38.82
BVpS26.99
TBVpS15.79
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)2.31
Graham Number73.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 15.7 |
F-Score7
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC2.98
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 Y15.05%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year27.47%
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.
What is the valuation status for LOPE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 PE and PB ratios for LOPE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is 17.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.74.
Can you provide the financial health for LOPE stock?
The financial health rating of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is 10 / 10.