STRIDE INC (LRN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LRN • US86333M1080
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This LRN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LRN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LRN was profitable.
- LRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LRN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LRN's Return On Assets of 13.83% is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 90.41% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.61%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.82%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LRN is below the industry average of 15.40%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.97%) for LRN is below the current ROIC(16.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.83% | ||
| ROE | 20.61% | ||
| ROIC | 16.82% |
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 12.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 83.56% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
- LRN's Operating Margin of 18.38% is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 80.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
- LRN has a Gross Margin (39.30%) 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 | 18.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.66% | ||
| GM | 39.3% |
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. LRN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for LRN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LRN has an Altman-Z score of 6.42. 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 6.42, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LRN is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take LRN, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.02, LRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- LRN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.42 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC8.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- LRN has a Current Ratio of 7.27. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LRN's Current ratio of 7.27 is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 97.26% of its industry peers.
- LRN has a Quick Ratio of 7.19. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 7.19, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.19 |
3. LRN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.03%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, LRN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 58.07% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 14.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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)16.03%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.86%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%7.5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.78% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.73%
EPS Next 2Y14.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
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.
- 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. LRN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LRN is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.24.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 71.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say LRN is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.56, which indicates a correct valuation of LRN.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRN indicates a rather cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 83.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.68, LRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 79.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
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.
- LRN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)0.25
EPS Next 2Y14.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%
5. LRN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LRN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LRN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
98.98
+0.54 (+0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners110.38%
Inst Owner Change-1.08%
Ins Owners3.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.88%
Market Cap4.21B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)318.94M
Analysts84.44
Price Target128.01 (29.33%)
Short Float %15.97%
Short Ratio7.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.44%
Min EPS beat(2)18.86%
Max EPS beat(2)26.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(4)26.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)44.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)45.21%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.34%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.32%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.47%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.56 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.03 | ||
| P/B | 2.72 | ||
| P/tB | 3.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
EPS(TTM)6.95
EY7.02%
EPS(NY)7.88
Fwd EY7.96%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY4.26%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY5.87%
SpS59.16
BVpS36.35
TBVpS26.93
PEG (NY)0.63
PEG (5Y)0.25
Graham Number75.3953 (-23.83%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.83% | ||
| ROE | 20.61% | ||
| ROCE | 22.19% | ||
| ROIC | 16.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.13% | ||
| OM | 18.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.66% | ||
| GM | 39.3% | ||
| FCFM | 7.12% |
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 Turnover1.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 44.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 42.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 56.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.42 |
F-Score7
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC2.07
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)16.03%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.15%
EPS Next Y22.73%
EPS Next 2Y14.4%
EPS Next 3Y12.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.86%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%7.5%
Revenue Next Year6.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.62%
Revenue Next 3Y5.4%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y38.43%
EBIT growth 3Y38.88%
EBIT growth 5Y66.8%
EBIT Next Year37.23%
EBIT Next 3Y12.15%
EBIT Next 5Y18.08%
FCF growth 1Y13.3%
FCF growth 3Y38.85%
FCF growth 5Y60.14%
OCF growth 1Y12.51%
OCF growth 3Y27.9%
OCF growth 5Y40.03%
STRIDE INC / LRN Fundamental Analysis 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 of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to STRIDE INC (LRN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LRN stock?
STRIDE INC (LRN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LRN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STRIDE INC (LRN) is 14.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.72.
What is the financial health of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
The financial health rating of STRIDE INC (LRN) is 8 / 10.