STRIDE INC (LRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LRN - US86333M1080 - Common Stock
66.08 USD
+0.3 (+0.46%)
66.22 USD
+0.14 (+0.21%)
LRN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 77 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. LRN may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, LRN could be worth investigating further for value 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
The Return On Assets of LRN (13.54%) is better than 88.31% of its industry peers.
LRN's Return On Equity of 20.68% is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.01%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LRN is in line with the industry average of 10.17%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.01%) for LRN is above the 3 year average (11.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.76%, LRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.92% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
LRN's Operating Margin of 17.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LRN outperforms 79.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
LRN's Gross Margin of 39.20% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LRN outperforms 44.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LRN is creating value.
LRN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LRN has more shares outstanding than it did 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 5.12. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LRN's Altman-Z score of 5.12 is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LRN is 1.74, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LRN, only 1.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LRN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.74. This is in the better half of the industry: LRN outperforms 79.22% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that LRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
LRN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.12 |
ROIC/WACC2.07
WACC7.74%
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 97.40% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.69 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LRN (6.69) is better than 97.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.77 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.82% over the past year.
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 17.25%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.74% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.74%
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.96%
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.
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
LRN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.20.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LRN is valued cheaper than 83.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.33, the valuation of LRN can be described as very reasonable.
92.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LRN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LRN is valued cheaper than 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LRN indicates a rather cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
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.
LRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LRN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
66.08
+0.3 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.97%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner Change4.82%
Market Cap2.90B
Revenue(TTM)2.48B
Net Income(TTM)315.86M
Analysts81.82
Price Target134.77 (103.95%)
Short Float %12.26%
Short Ratio2.56
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)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)-21.57%
PT rev (3m)-20.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.54 |
EPS(TTM)6.48
EY9.81%
EPS(NY)7.93
Fwd EY12%
FCF(TTM)7.12
FCFY10.77%
OCF(TTM)8.64
OCFY13.08%
SpS56.43
BVpS34.82
TBVpS25.73
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)0.18
Graham Number71.26
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 | 5.12 |
F-Score7
WACC7.74%
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)17.82%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%48.94%
EPS Next Y20.74%
EPS Next 2Y14.79%
EPS Next 3Y12.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.25%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%12.67%
Revenue Next Year5.96%
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 Year35.97%
EBIT Next 3Y19.3%
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 10.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.9.
What is the financial health of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
The financial health rating of STRIDE INC (LRN) is 8 / 10.