STRIDE INC (LRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LRN - US86333M1080 - Common Stock
140 USD
-0.65 (-0.46%)
140 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LRN. LRN was compared to 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LRN has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LRN is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make LRN a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LRN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LRN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LRN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LRN has a Return On Assets of 12.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 90.67% of its industry peers.
LRN has a better Return On Equity (19.46%) than 85.33% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.98%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LRN is above the industry average of 9.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.98%) for LRN is above the 3 year average (11.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.55% | ||
| ROE | 19.46% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.97%, LRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LRN has a Operating Margin of 17.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: LRN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
LRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LRN has a Gross Margin of 39.24%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LRN outperforms 42.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.97% | ||
| GM | 39.24% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LRN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LRN has an Altman-Z score of 7.39. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.39, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.35. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LRN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.35 is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.31, LRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC8.27%
2.3 Liquidity
LRN has a Current Ratio of 5.39. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.39, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN has a Quick Ratio of 5.27. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LRN has a Quick ratio of 5.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 94.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.91%, which is quite impressive.
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 58.07% yearly.
LRN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.90%.
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)28.91%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%-27.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.9%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%22.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.40% on average per year.
LRN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.06% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.23%
EPS Next 2Y25.01%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.05%
Revenue Next 3Y9.78%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.26, LRN is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.76), we can say LRN is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.58, which indicates a correct valuation of LRN.
LRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.21), we can say LRN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
78.67% 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 | 16.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LRN's 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.
LRN's earnings are expected to grow with 22.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y25.01%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LRN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
140
-0.65 (-0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.94%
Ins Owner Change4.91%
Market Cap6.11B
Analysts83.64
Price Target170.13 (21.52%)
Short Float %8.89%
Short Ratio4.79
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)73.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(4)331.54%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)57.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.68%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)16.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.34%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.2%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.01%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.73%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)1.52%
PT rev (3m)2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.58 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.11 | ||
| P/B | 4.13 | ||
| P/tB | 5.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.2 |
EPS(TTM)6.02
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)8.44
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)8.54
FCFY6.1%
OCF(TTM)9.92
OCFY7.09%
SpS55.13
BVpS33.91
TBVpS24.77
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.55% | ||
| ROE | 19.46% | ||
| ROCE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 52.41% | ||
| OM | 17.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.97% | ||
| GM | 39.24% | ||
| FCFM | 15.5% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.19%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 45.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.39 |
F-Score7
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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)28.91%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%-27.46%
EPS Next Y40.23%
EPS Next 2Y25.01%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.9%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%22.36%
Revenue Next Year12.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.05%
Revenue Next 3Y9.78%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y68.1%
EBIT growth 3Y38.88%
EBIT growth 5Y66.8%
EBIT Next Year49.08%
EBIT Next 3Y22.23%
EBIT Next 5Y18.08%
FCF growth 1Y71.64%
FCF growth 3Y38.85%
FCF growth 5Y60.14%
OCF growth 1Y55.24%
OCF growth 3Y27.9%
OCF growth 5Y40.03%