STRIDE INC (LRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LRN - US86333M1080 - Common Stock
71.61 USD
+0.99 (+1.4%)
LRN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LRN a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LRN. This makes LRN very considerable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LRN had positive earnings in the past year.
LRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LRN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LRN (13.54%) is better than 91.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LRN (20.68%) is better than 87.18% of its industry peers.
LRN's Return On Invested Capital of 16.01% is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LRN is above the industry average of 9.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.97%) for LRN is below the current ROIC(16.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.54% | ||
| ROE | 20.68% | ||
| ROIC | 16.01% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)8.29%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)11.97%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
1.3 Margins
LRN has a Profit Margin of 12.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: LRN outperforms 79.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LRN (17.83%) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
LRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LRN has a Gross Margin (39.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LRN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 39.2% |
OM growth 3Y23.39%
OM growth 5Y41.07%
PM growth 3Y23.52%
PM growth 5Y38.44%
GM growth 3Y3.53%
GM growth 5Y3.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LRN is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LRN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LRN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.25 indicates that LRN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LRN has a Altman-Z score of 5.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
LRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LRN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
LRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, LRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 6.77 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LRN has a better Current ratio (6.77) than 94.87% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.69 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LRN's Quick ratio of 6.69 is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.82%, which is quite good.
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 58.07% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.25% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.24% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.82%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%48.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.25%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LRN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y31.64%
EPS Next 2Y18.75%
EPS Next 3Y18.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.05 indicates a reasonable valuation of LRN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LRN indicates a rather cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 85.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.67), we can say LRN is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.44 indicates a reasonable valuation of LRN.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say LRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
88.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LRN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.03% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y18.75%
EPS Next 3Y18.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LRN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:LRN (11/7/2025, 10:35:03 AM)
71.61
+0.99 (+1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.35%
Ins Owners2.94%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap3.12B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)315.86M
Analysts81.82
Price Target171.83 (139.95%)
Short Float %10.57%
Short Ratio5.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(2)26.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(4)26.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)44.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)44.76%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)18.17%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.34%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.34%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.35%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.73%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.74%
PT rev (1m)1%
PT rev (3m)3.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.44 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | 2.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.87 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY9.05%
EPS(NY)8.49
Fwd EY11.85%
FCF(TTM)7.15
FCFY9.99%
OCF(TTM)8.69
OCFY12.13%
SpS56.73
BVpS35.01
TBVpS25.87
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number71.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.54% | ||
| ROE | 20.68% | ||
| ROCE | 21.12% | ||
| ROIC | 16.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 34.29% | ||
| OM | 17.83% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.76% | ||
| GM | 39.2% | ||
| FCFM | 12.61% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)8.29%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)11.97%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
ROICexc(3y)20.97%
ROICexc(5y)16.99%
ROICexgc(3y)36.26%
ROICexgc(5y)30.39%
ROCE(3y)15.79%
ROCE(5y)13.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y48.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y54.51%
OM growth 3Y23.39%
OM growth 5Y41.07%
PM growth 3Y23.52%
PM growth 5Y38.44%
GM growth 3Y3.53%
GM growth 5Y3.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 44.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 98.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 6.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.25 |
F-Score7
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC2.05
Cap/Depr(3y)56.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.32%
Profit Quality(3y)114.14%
Profit Quality(5y)117.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.82%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%48.94%
EPS Next Y31.64%
EPS Next 2Y18.75%
EPS Next 3Y18.03%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.25%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
Revenue Next Year7.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.56%
Revenue Next 3Y5.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.21%
EBIT growth 1Y50.26%
EBIT growth 3Y38.88%
EBIT growth 5Y66.8%
EBIT Next Year49.08%
EBIT Next 3Y17.4%
EBIT Next 5Y18.08%
FCF growth 1Y115.04%
FCF growth 3Y38.85%
FCF growth 5Y60.14%
OCF growth 1Y79.65%
OCF growth 3Y27.9%
OCF growth 5Y40.03%
STRIDE INC / LRN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LRN.
What is the valuation status for LRN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to STRIDE INC (LRN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for STRIDE INC?
STRIDE INC (LRN) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of STRIDE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STRIDE INC (LRN) is 11.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.05.
What is the financial health of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
The financial health rating of STRIDE INC (LRN) is 8 / 10.