180 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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LOPE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make LOPE a good candidate 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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.46%, LOPE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.97%, LOPE belongs to the top 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 10.30%.
- 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
- 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's Gross Margin of 53.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOPE outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
- 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 16.71 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LOPE (16.71) 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 | 16.71 |
ROIC/WACC2.95
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.17 indicates that LOPE has no problem at all paying 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.
- 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
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.82% on average over the past years.
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.
- 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
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.39, LOPE is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LOPE is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say LOPE is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.64, 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 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOPE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOPE is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 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 | 20.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.39 |
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% |
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+2.69 (+1.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners100.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.48%
Ins Owners2.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap5.03B
Revenue(TTM)1.09B
Net Income(TTM)211.32M
Analysts86.67
Price Target227.12 (26.18%)
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 | 20.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.64 | ||
| P/S | 4.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.06 | ||
| P/B | 6.64 | ||
| P/tB | 11.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.39 |
EPS(TTM)8.83
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)10.21
Fwd EY5.67%
FCF(TTM)8.64
FCFY4.8%
OCF(TTM)9.97
OCFY5.54%
SpS38.99
BVpS27.1
TBVpS15.86
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)2.68
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 | 16.71 |
F-Score7
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC2.95
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.