STRIDE INC (LRN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LRN - US86333M1080 - Common Stock
140.87 USD
+2.33 (+1.68%)
140.87 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LRN. LRN was compared to 74 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! This makes LRN very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years LRN has 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 12.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 90.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 19.46%, LRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 93.24% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LRN is above the industry average of 9.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.98%) for LRN is above the 3 year average (11.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.55% | ||
| ROE | 19.46% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 11.97%, LRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 17.44%, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
LRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LRN's Gross Margin of 39.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LRN outperforms 44.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LRN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.97% | ||
| GM | 39.24% |
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
LRN 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 LRN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LRN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LRN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.32 indicates that LRN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.32, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LRN is 1.35, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LRN, only 1.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LRN (1.35) is better than 85.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
LRN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LRN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC8.17%
2.3 Liquidity
LRN has a Current Ratio of 5.39. This indicates that LRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LRN has a Current ratio of 5.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRN outperforms 94.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.27 indicates that LRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.27, LRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.91%, which is quite impressive.
LRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 58.07% yearly.
LRN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.90%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.91%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%-27.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.9%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%22.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LRN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.06% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.37%
EPS Next 2Y23.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.05%
Revenue Next 3Y9.78%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LRN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LRN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.41, LRN is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.81, LRN is valued on the expensive side.
LRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.88), we can say LRN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LRN is cheaper than 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRN is cheaper than 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
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.
LRN's earnings are expected to grow with 22.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.4
EPS Next 2Y23.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LRN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
140.87
+2.33 (+1.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners108.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners2.68%
Ins Owner Change2.73%
Market Cap6.15B
Analysts83.64
Price Target170.13 (20.77%)
Short Float %8.84%
Short Ratio5.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)73.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-41.53%
Max EPS beat(4)331.54%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)57.76%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.68%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)16.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.34%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.2%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.01%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.73%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)2.67%
PT rev (3m)2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.2 | ||
| P/B | 4.15 | ||
| P/tB | 5.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)6.02
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)7.91
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)8.54
FCFY6.07%
OCF(TTM)9.92
OCFY7.04%
SpS55.13
BVpS33.91
TBVpS24.77
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)0.4
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.55% | ||
| ROE | 19.46% | ||
| ROCE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 15.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.63% | ||
| ROICexgc | 52.41% | ||
| OM | 17.44% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.97% | ||
| GM | 39.24% | ||
| FCFM | 15.5% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y30.19%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 52.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 45.89 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.32 |
F-Score7
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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)28.91%
EPS 3Y33.5%
EPS 5Y58.07%
EPS Q2Q%-27.46%
EPS Next Y31.37%
EPS Next 2Y23.22%
EPS Next 3Y22.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.9%
Revenue growth 3Y12.56%
Revenue growth 5Y18.24%
Sales Q2Q%22.36%
Revenue Next Year12.47%
Revenue Next 2Y10.05%
Revenue Next 3Y9.78%
Revenue Next 5Y9.06%
EBIT growth 1Y68.1%
EBIT growth 3Y38.88%
EBIT growth 5Y66.8%
EBIT Next Year43.28%
EBIT Next 3Y22.23%
EBIT Next 5Y18.08%
FCF growth 1Y71.64%
FCF growth 3Y38.85%
FCF growth 5Y60.14%
OCF growth 1Y55.24%
OCF growth 3Y27.9%
OCF growth 5Y40.03%