STRIDE INC (LRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LRN - US86333M1080 - Common Stock
139.31 USD
-0.45 (-0.32%)
139.31 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, LRN scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LRN was compared to 74 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LRN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LRN is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, LRN could be worth investigating further 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.
In the past 5 years LRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.55%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.54% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN has a Return On Equity of 19.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 85.14% 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 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LRN is above the industry average of 9.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.97%) for LRN is below the current ROIC(15.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
LRN has a better Profit Margin (11.97%) than 71.62% of its industry peers.
LRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 17.44%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of LRN (39.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
LRN 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, LRN has more shares outstanding
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 7.36. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.36, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.24% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.35, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.39 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LRN's Current ratio of 5.39 is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.27 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.27, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.40% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.37%
EPS Next 2Y23.22%
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LRN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.22% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.62 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LRN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 71.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.13 |
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 22.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y23.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LRN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
139.31
-0.45 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change2.73%
Market Cap6.08B
Analysts83.64
Price Target170.13 (22.12%)
Short Float %8.84%
Short Ratio5.35
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)2.67%
PT rev (3m)2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.62 | ||
| P/S | 2.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.04 | ||
| P/B | 4.11 | ||
| P/tB | 5.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.13 |
EPS(TTM)6.02
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)7.91
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)8.54
FCFY6.13%
OCF(TTM)9.92
OCFY7.12%
SpS55.13
BVpS33.91
TBVpS24.77
PEG (NY)0.74
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 | 7.36 |
F-Score7
WACC8.16%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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 Y31.37%
EPS Next 2Y23.22%
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 Year43.28%
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%