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Consumer Defensive - Education & Training Services - NASDAQ - US
$ 183.43
0.504 %
$ 5.2 B
Market Cap
23.04
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LOPE stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 183 USD, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LOPE stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 183 USD, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LOPE stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 183 USD, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart LOPE

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FINANCIALS
1.03 B REVENUE
7.50%
275 M OPERATING INCOME
10.49%
226 M NET INCOME
10.37%
290 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
19.00%
61.4 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
176.26%
-173 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-26.29%
289 M REVENUE
-1.12%
88 M OPERATING INCOME
-12.00%
71.6 M NET INCOME
-12.53%
67.6 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-50.20%
-170 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-1610.51%
-77.9 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-20.06%
Balance Sheet Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Current Assets 420 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 325 M
Receivables 83.4 M
Other Current Assets 11.9 M
Non-Current Assets 598 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 276 M
Other Non-Current Assets 322 M
31.88 %8.19 %27.14 %31.63 %Total Assets$1.0b
Current Liabilities 111 M
Accounts Payable 26.7 M
Short-Term Debt 12.9 M
Other Current Liabilities 71.4 M
Non-Current Liabilities 124 M
Long-Term Debt 95.6 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 28 M
11.39 %5.49 %30.42 %40.77 %11.92 %Total Liabilities$234.6m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Revenue 1.03 B
Cost Of Revenue 489 M
Gross Profit 544 M
Operating Expenses 269 M
Operating Income 275 M
Other Expenses 49.2 M
Net Income 226 M
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RATIOS
52.70% GROSS MARGIN
52.70%
26.66% OPERATING MARGIN
26.66%
21.90% NET MARGIN
21.90%
28.86% ROE
28.86%
22.21% ROA
22.21%
23.24% ROIC
23.24%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Net Income 226 M
Depreciation & Amortization 36.6 M
Capital Expenditures -37.2 M
Stock-Based Compensation 14.2 M
Change in Working Capital 11.9 M
Others 7.58 M
Free Cash Flow 253 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for LOPE of $182 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $162 to a high of $215 .
LOPE Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
162 USD -11.68%
LOPE Average Price Target Wall Street Target
182 USD -0.60%
LOPE Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
215 USD 17.21%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
97.8 K USD 1
3-6 MONTHS
3.16 M USD 4
6-9 MONTHS
2.81 M USD 5
9-12 MONTHS
292 K USD 2
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0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
Grand Canyon Education: Asset-Light Model Still Has Room To Run Grand Canyon Education's asset-light model, strong free cash flow, and aggressive buybacks have driven consistent EPS growth and shareholder returns. The company benefits from expanding hybrid/online education, healthcare partnerships, and accelerated nursing programs, offsetting traditional campus enrollment headwinds. Valuation models suggest an 8% capital gain plus 4% from buybacks, projecting a 12% total shareholder return—solid for a stable, debt-free business. seekingalpha.com - 4 days ago
4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Rebounds FUBO, CCL, LOPE, and TILE stand out as top picks as consumer sentiment sees its biggest monthly jump in over 30 years. zacks.com - 1 week ago
APEI or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either American Public Education (APEI) or Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
APEI vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of American Public Education (APEI) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? zacks.com - 1 month ago
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sarah Collins - General Counsel Brian Mueller - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Bachus - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alex Paris - Barrington Research Steven Pawlak - Baird Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 2025 Grand Canyon Education Incorporated Earnings Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.51 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.35 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 2 months ago
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS PHOENIX , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LOPE), ("GCE" or the "Company"), is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 22 university partners.  GCE provides a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior services in these areas on a large scale. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
PRDO vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? zacks.com - 2 months ago
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details PHOENIX , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOPE ) announced today that it will report its 2025 first quarter results after market close on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results in more detail at 1:30 P.M. prnewswire.com - 3 months ago
Learning Stocks Hit Highs As Trump Seeks To Close Education Department Education stocks are outperforming the S&P 500 amid news that President Trump plans to dismantle the Department of Education. The post Learning Stocks Hit Highs As Trump Seeks To Close Education Department appeared first on Investor's Business Daily. investors.com - 3 months ago
PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors looking for stocks in the Schools sector might want to consider either Perdoceo Education (PRDO) or Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? zacks.com - 3 months ago
Grand Canyon Education: Downgrading To 'Hold' Post Q4 Earnings (Technical Analysis) We initially turned bullish on Grand Canyon Education, Inc. in December 2023 due to rising enrollment and retention rates. Despite recent gains, weakening technical indicators and muted fiscal 2025 guidance prompt us to downgrade LOPE to a 'Hold' rating. Concerns include a potential 20% retracement, declining margins, and reliance on share buybacks to maintain EPS. seekingalpha.com - 4 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. LOPE

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Education & Training Services
MARKET CAP $ 5.2 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company's technology services include learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services comprises program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support include admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services. It also offers marketing and communication services, such as lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, market research, media planning and strategy, video, and business intelligence and data science; and back-office services comprising finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. The company, through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Contact 2600 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85017 https://www.gce.com
IPO Date Nov. 20, 2008
Employees 4092
Officers Ms. Kathy J. Claypatch Chief Information Officer Dr. W. Stan Meyer Chief Operating Officer Ms. Lori Browning Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Dilek Marsh Chief Technology Officer Mr. Daniel E. Bachus CPA Chief Financial Officer Mr. Brian E. Mueller Chairman & Chief Executive Officer