175.3 USD
+6.79 (+4.03%)
175.3 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LOPE. LOPE was compared to 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LOPE gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LOPE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. 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.
In the past year LOPE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LOPE has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LOPE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOPE has a better Return On Assets (20.46%) than 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.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.97%, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOPE is significantly above the industry average of 10.55%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.38%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOPE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.25%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.05% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.02%, LOPE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOPE is creating value.
LOPE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for LOPE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 16.17 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LOPE (16.17) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for LOPE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 16.17 |
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.17 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LOPE has a Current ratio of 3.17. This is amongst the best in 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.
LOPE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.60% yearly.
LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.05%.
Measured over the past years, LOPE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.82% on average per year.
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
LOPE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.60% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOPE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.08% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LOPE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.85.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LOPE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LOPE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.17.
LOPE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOPE is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.57. LOPE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LOPE.
69.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOPE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LOPE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LOPE has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)1.32
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOPE does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
175.3
+6.79 (+4.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.61%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap4.90B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target227.12 (29.56%)
Short Float %2.93%
Short Ratio2.11
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 | 19.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.17 | ||
| P/S | 4.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.59 | ||
| P/B | 6.47 | ||
| P/tB | 11.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.66 |
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)10.21
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY4.93%
OCF(TTM)9.97
OCFY5.69%
SpS38.99
BVpS27.1
TBVpS15.86
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)2.61
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 | 16.17 |
F-Score7
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC2.94
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.