STRIDE INC (LRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LRN • US86333M1080
82.58 USD
-0.36 (-0.43%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
82.58 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 6:40:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LRN. LRN was compared to 75 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LRN. These ratings would make LRN suitable for value and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LRN was profitable.
- LRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LRN has always been profitable.
- LRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LRN has a Return On Assets of 13.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 89.33% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LRN (20.61%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LRN (16.82%) is better than 92.00% of its industry peers.
- LRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.97%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.88%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.97%) for LRN is below the current ROIC(16.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.83% | ||
| ROE | 20.61% | ||
| ROIC | 16.82% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)8.29%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)11.97%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
1.3 Margins
- LRN has a better Profit Margin (12.66%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- LRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.38%, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 39.30%, LRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.66% | ||
| GM | 39.3% |
OM growth 3Y23.39%
OM growth 5Y41.07%
PM growth 3Y23.52%
PM growth 5Y38.44%
GM growth 3Y3.53%
GM growth 5Y3.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LRN is creating 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, LRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LRN has an Altman-Z score of 5.88. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LRN (5.88) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LRN is 3.02, which is a good value as it means it would take LRN, 3.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LRN's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LRN outperforms 78.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LRN (0.31) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.88 |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- LRN has a Current Ratio of 7.27. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Current ratio value of 7.27, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRN has a Quick Ratio of 7.19. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 7.19, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.03%, which is quite good.
- LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 58.07% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.86% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.86%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%7.5%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.94% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.8%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of LRN.
- 81.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. LRN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of LRN.
- 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, LRN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 82.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LRN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.7 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of LRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LRN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
82.58
-0.36 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners111.2%
Inst Owner Change-1.97%
Ins Owners3.06%
Ins Owner Change1.15%
Market Cap3.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)318.94M
Analysts82
Price Target131.71 (59.49%)
Short Float %15.75%
Short Ratio4.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.44%
Min EPS beat(2)18.86%
Max EPS beat(2)26.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(4)26.01%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)44.91%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)45.21%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.34%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.32%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.47%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.55%
PT rev (1m)2.24%
PT rev (3m)-23.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.7 |
EPS(TTM)6.95
EY8.42%
EPS(NY)7.78
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)4.21
FCFY5.1%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY7.04%
SpS59.16
BVpS36.35
TBVpS26.93
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)0.2
Graham Number75.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.83% | ||
| ROE | 20.61% | ||
| ROCE | 22.19% | ||
| ROIC | 16.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.13% | ||
| OM | 18.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.66% | ||
| GM | 39.3% | ||
| FCFM | 7.12% |
ROA(3y)10.13%
ROA(5y)8.29%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.46%
ROIC(3y)11.97%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
ROICexc(3y)20.97%
ROICexc(5y)16.99%
ROICexgc(3y)36.26%
ROICexgc(5y)30.39%
ROCE(3y)15.79%
ROCE(5y)13.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y48.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y36.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y54.51%
OM growth 3Y23.39%
OM growth 5Y41.07%
PM growth 3Y23.52%
PM growth 5Y38.44%
GM growth 3Y3.53%
GM growth 5Y3.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.09
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 44.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 42.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 56.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.88 |
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC2.08
Cap/Depr(3y)56.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.32%
Profit Quality(3y)114.14%
Profit Quality(5y)117.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%23.15%
EPS Next Y20.97%
EPS Next 2Y13.66%
EPS Next 3Y11.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.86%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%7.5%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y5.8%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.66%
EBIT growth 1Y38.43%
EBIT growth 3Y38.88%
EBIT growth 5Y66.8%
EBIT Next Year36%
EBIT Next 3Y15.81%
EBIT Next 5Y18.08%
FCF growth 1Y13.3%
FCF growth 3Y38.85%
FCF growth 5Y60.14%
OCF growth 1Y12.51%
OCF growth 3Y27.9%
OCF growth 5Y40.03%
STRIDE INC / LRN FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LRN.
What is the valuation status of STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to STRIDE INC (LRN). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
STRIDE INC (LRN) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for STRIDE INC (LRN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STRIDE INC (LRN) is expected to grow by 20.97% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LRN stock?
The dividend rating of STRIDE INC (LRN) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.