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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 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LOPE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes LOPE very considerable 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.
- LOPE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LOPE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.46%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.88%, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOPE has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 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
- LOPE has a Profit Margin of 19.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOPE has declined.
- LOPE has a better Operating Margin (27.25%) than 96.05% of its industry peers.
- LOPE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LOPE has a better Gross Margin (53.02%) than 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOPE is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
- LOPE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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
- LOPE has an Altman-Z score of 16.90. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOPE's Altman-Z score of 16.90 is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 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 | 16.9 |
ROIC/WACC2.92
WACC8.9%
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 has a Current ratio of 3.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 88.16% of its industry peers.
- LOPE has a Quick Ratio of 3.17. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LOPE has a better Quick ratio (3.17) than 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.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LOPE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.60% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.08% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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 20.35.
- 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.
- LOPE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LOPE.
- LOPE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOPE is cheaper than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LOPE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- LOPE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LOPE is cheaper than 69.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.65 |
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)1.36
PEG (5Y)2.68
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LOPE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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.