178 USD
-0.29 (-0.16%)
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LOPE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LOPE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LOPE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, LOPE could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LOPE had positive earnings in the past year.
- LOPE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LOPE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LOPE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LOPE's Return On Assets of 20.46% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
- LOPE has a Return On Equity of 27.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 86.84% of its industry peers.
- LOPE has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.97%) than 97.37% of its industry peers.
- LOPE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.24%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (24.24%) for LOPE is below the current ROIC(25.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.46% | ||
| ROE | 27.88% | ||
| ROIC | 25.97% |
ROA(3y)22.14%
ROA(5y)20.33%
ROE(3y)28.79%
ROE(5y)25.52%
ROIC(3y)24.24%
ROIC(5y)20.99%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LOPE (19.38%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
- LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LOPE's Operating Margin of 27.25% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 96.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOPE has declined.
- LOPE has a Gross Margin of 53.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: LOPE outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOPE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.38% | ||
| GM | 53.02% |
OM growth 3Y-5.17%
OM growth 5Y-4.93%
PM growth 3Y-8.97%
PM growth 5Y-8.03%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LOPE is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LOPE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LOPE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- LOPE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 16.77 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOPE's Altman-Z score of 16.77 is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LOPE has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.77 |
ROIC/WACC2.92
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- LOPE has a Current Ratio of 3.17. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LOPE's Current ratio of 3.17 is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 88.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.17 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LOPE's Quick ratio of 3.17 is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LOPE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.20%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.60% on average over the past years.
- LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.05%.
- LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.2%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- LOPE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.16, the valuation of LOPE can be described as rather expensive.
- LOPE's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOPE is cheaper than 61.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.94, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.44, the valuation of LOPE can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say LOPE is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LOPE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of LOPE may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LOPE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)2.65
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LOPE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
178
-0.29 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners100.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap4.98B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target227.12 (27.6%)
Short Float %2.8%
Short Ratio1.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)8.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)8.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.62%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.79%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.01%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.31%
PT rev (1m)-3.61%
PT rev (3m)-2.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.44 | ||
| P/S | 4.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.86 | ||
| P/B | 6.57 | ||
| P/tB | 11.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.47 |
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY4.96%
EPS(NY)10.21
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)9.97
OCFY5.6%
SpS38.99
BVpS27.1
TBVpS15.86
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)2.65
Graham Number73.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.46% | ||
| ROE | 27.88% | ||
| ROCE | 33.16% | ||
| ROIC | 25.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 37.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 76.37% | ||
| OM | 27.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.38% | ||
| GM | 53.02% | ||
| FCFM | 22.16% |
ROA(3y)22.14%
ROA(5y)20.33%
ROE(3y)28.79%
ROE(5y)25.52%
ROIC(3y)24.24%
ROIC(5y)20.99%
ROICexc(3y)34.71%
ROICexc(5y)32.22%
ROICexgc(3y)81.65%
ROICexgc(5y)77.73%
ROCE(3y)30.95%
ROCE(5y)26.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y33.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.74%
OM growth 3Y-5.17%
OM growth 5Y-4.93%
PM growth 3Y-8.97%
PM growth 5Y-8.03%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.06
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.77 |
F-Score7
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC2.92
Cap/Depr(3y)119.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.84%
Profit Quality(3y)102.83%
Profit Quality(5y)84.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.2%
EPS 3Y9.93%
EPS 5Y7.6%
EPS Q2Q%20.27%
EPS Next Y15.01%
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.05%
Revenue growth 3Y4.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.82%
Sales Q2Q%9.59%
Revenue Next Year7.33%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year29.01%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.81%
FCF growth 3Y39.11%
FCF growth 5Y17.26%
OCF growth 1Y17.34%
OCF growth 3Y-2.53%
OCF growth 5Y-1.09%
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC / LOPE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LOPE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LOPE.
Can you provide the valuation status for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) stock?
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LOPE stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is expected to grow by 15.01% in the next year.