STRIDE INC (LRN)
US86333M1080 - Common Stock
Overall LRN gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated LRN against 66 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. LRN scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LRN is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make LRN a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LRN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
LRN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LRN's Return On Assets of 12.18% is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
LRN's Return On Equity of 19.78% is amongst the best of the industry. LRN outperforms 82.81% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.62%, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LRN is below the industry average of 12.48%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.47%) for LRN is below the current ROIC(12.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.18% | ||
| ROE | 19.78% | ||
| ROIC | 12.62% |
ROA(3y)8.12%
ROA(5y)6.23%
ROE(3y)14.65%
ROE(5y)11.29%
ROIC(3y)9.47%
ROIC(5y)7.52%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.38%, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
LRN has a Operating Margin of 13.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: LRN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
LRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LRN has a Gross Margin of 38.21%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LRN underperforms 64.06% of its industry peers.
LRN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.38% | ||
| GM | 38.21% |
OM growth 3Y19.4%
OM growth 5Y22.26%
PM growth 3Y29.12%
PM growth 5Y22.27%
GM growth 3Y2.45%
GM growth 5Y1.54%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LRN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LRN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LRN has more shares outstanding
LRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.18 indicates that LRN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LRN has a Altman-Z score of 6.18. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 84.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LRN is 2.38, which is a good value as it means it would take LRN, 2.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LRN's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LRN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that LRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, LRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.63% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.60 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LRN has a Current ratio of 5.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.50 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.50, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.5 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 52.35%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LRN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.31% on average per year.
LRN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.55%.
Measured over the past years, LRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)52.35%
EPS 3Y39.51%
EPS 5Y39.31%
EPS Q2Q%754.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.55%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y14.97%
Sales Q2Q%14.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y41.1%
EPS Next 2Y25.31%
EPS Next 3Y20.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.37%
Revenue Next 3Y10.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.84, LRN is valued on the expensive side.
LRN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 73.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.65, LRN is valued a bit cheaper.
LRN is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.13.
LRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 78.13% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say LRN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
64.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LRN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LRN's earnings are expected to grow with 20.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y25.31%
EPS Next 3Y20.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LRN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
STRIDE INC
NYSE:LRN (11/21/2024, 12:14:31 PM)
103.595
+0.8 (+0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
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Market Cap4.52B
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | 18.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.13 | ||
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PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.48
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | 12.18% | ||
| ROE | 19.78% | ||
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| OM | 13.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.38% | ||
| GM | 38.21% | ||
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Asset Turnover1.07
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 5.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.5 | ||
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EPS 1Y (TTM)52.35%
EPS 3Y39.51%
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EPS Next Y41.1%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.55%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
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