GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LOPE - US38526M1062 - Common Stock
164.02 USD
+0.91 (+0.56%)
164.02 USD
0 (0%)
Overall LOPE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated LOPE against 79 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes LOPE very considerable 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 has a Return On Assets of 20.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 91.14% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.88%, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.97%, LOPE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.20% of the companies in the same industry.
LOPE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.24%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.97%) for LOPE is above the 3 year average (24.24%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 89.87% 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 96.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOPE has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 53.02%, LOPE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
LOPE has less shares outstanding than it did 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
LOPE has an Altman-Z score of 15.94. This indicates that LOPE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOPE has a Altman-Z score of 15.94. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 98.73% 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 | 15.94 |
ROIC/WACC2.96
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.17 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LOPE (3.17) is better than 89.87% 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 Quick ratio of 3.17. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOPE outperforms 91.14% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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
LOPE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.56% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOPE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.05%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.9%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.58, 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 65.82% 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 25.51.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.08 indicates a correct valuation of LOPE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. LOPE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOPE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
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.
LOPE's earnings are expected to grow with 12.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)2.44
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LOPE!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
164.02
+0.91 (+0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.59%
Inst Owner Change1.85%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap4.61B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target231.88 (41.37%)
Short Float %1.17%
Short Ratio1.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)4.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 | ||
| P/S | 4.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.52 | ||
| P/B | 6.08 | ||
| P/tB | 10.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)10.2
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)8.6
FCFY5.24%
OCF(TTM)9.93
OCFY6.05%
SpS38.82
BVpS26.99
TBVpS15.79
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)2.44
Graham Number73.22
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 | 15.94 |
F-Score7
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC2.96
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 Y15.05%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
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 Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.58%
EBIT growth 5Y0.6%
EBIT Next Year27.47%
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.
What is the valuation status for LOPE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 PE and PB ratios for LOPE stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is 18.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.08.
Can you provide the financial health for LOPE stock?
The financial health rating of GRAND CANYON EDUCATION INC (LOPE) is 10 / 10.