169.91 USD
-1.71 (-1%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LOPE a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LOPE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LOPE suitable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years LOPE had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.38%, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LOPE has a Operating Margin of 27.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 96.05% of its industry peers.
LOPE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LOPE's Gross Margin of 53.02% is fine compared to the rest 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.
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
An Altman-Z score of 16.36 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOPE has a Altman-Z score of 16.36. This is amongst the best in 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 | 16.36 |
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC8.83%
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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.17, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.17, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.20% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.05% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, LOPE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.60% on average per year.
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.
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 19.24, 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 64.47% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.87), we can say LOPE is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.65, which indicates a correct valuation of LOPE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. LOPE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOPE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LOPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOPE is cheaper than 69.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LOPE's 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.
LOPE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)2.53
EPS Next 2Y12.6%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LOPE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NASDAQ:LOPE (1/6/2026, 1:37:23 PM)
169.91
-1.71 (-1%)
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 Cap4.75B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target227.12 (33.67%)
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 | 19.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.65 | ||
| P/S | 4.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.04 | ||
| P/B | 6.27 | ||
| P/tB | 10.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.91 |
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY5.2%
EPS(NY)10.21
Fwd EY6.01%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)9.97
OCFY5.87%
SpS38.99
BVpS27.1
TBVpS15.86
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)2.53
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 | 16.36 |
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
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.