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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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes LOPE very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LOPE was profitable.
- LOPE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LOPE has 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 better Return On Equity (27.88%) than 86.84% of its industry peers.
- LOPE has a better Return On Invested Capital (25.97%) than 97.37% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOPE 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's Profit Margin of 19.38% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- LOPE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LOPE's Operating Margin of 27.25% is amongst the best of the industry. LOPE outperforms 96.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOPE has declined.
- The Gross Margin of LOPE (53.02%) is better than 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
- LOPE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LOPE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LOPE has less shares outstanding
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 16.41 indicates that LOPE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOPE has a better Altman-Z score (16.41) than 100.00% 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 | 16.41 |
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.
- The Current ratio of LOPE (3.17) is better than 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
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.05% in the past year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LOPE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.75% 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 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LOPE.
- 61.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LOPE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOPE to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.39), we can say LOPE is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.03 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LOPE.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOPE is valued a bit cheaper than 67.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. LOPE is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.03 |
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 71.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)2.57
EPS Next 2Y12.19%
EPS Next 3Y10.75%
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.