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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

201.93  -1.04 (-0.51%)

Fundamental Rating

7

LOPE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings could make LOPE a good candidate for quality investing.


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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.
In the past 5 years LOPE has always 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

LOPE has a better Return On Assets (22.28%) than 95.77% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 29.44%, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 24.44%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LOPE is significantly above the industry average of 10.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.24%) for LOPE is below the current ROIC(24.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

LOPE has a better Profit Margin (21.94%) than 92.96% of its industry peers.
LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LOPE has a Operating Margin of 26.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 97.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOPE has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 52.75%, LOPE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.56% of the companies in the same 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

LOPE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LOPE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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 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 19.51 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOPE has a better Altman-Z score (19.51) than 97.18% 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 19.51
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC9.08%
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

LOPE has a Current Ratio of 3.40. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LOPE has a Current ratio of 3.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 87.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.40 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.40, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.32% 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 11.50% over the past year.
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.
LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.50%.
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)11.5%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%8.81%

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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LOPE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOPE is cheaper than 61.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.85), we can say LOPE is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.41, the valuation of LOPE can be described as rather expensive.
64.79% 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 34.98, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.67
Fwd PE 20.41
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOPE is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LOPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOPE is cheaper than 66.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.37
EV/EBITDA 16.58
LOPE Per share dataLOPE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LOPE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)3.11
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

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GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC

NASDAQ:LOPE (8/20/2025, 12:46:30 PM)

201.93

-1.04 (-0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners99.08%
Inst Owner Change-1.52%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-4.64%
Market Cap5.73B
Analysts86.67
Price Target221.68 (9.78%)
Short Float %1.63%
Short Ratio1.74
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)9.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.67
Fwd PE 20.41
P/S 5.47
P/FCF 24.37
P/OCF 21.01
P/B 7.34
P/tB 12.4
EV/EBITDA 16.58
EPS(TTM)8.53
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)9.89
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)8.29
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)9.61
OCFY4.76%
SpS36.93
BVpS27.52
TBVpS16.29
PEG (NY)2.09
PEG (5Y)3.11
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 19.51
F-Score9
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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)11.5%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.47%
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y10.86%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.5%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%8.81%
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 Year25.31%
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%