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Consumer Defensive - Education & Training Services - NASDAQ - US
$ 166.95
-0.155 %
$ 4.8 B
Market Cap
21.63
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LOPE stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 167 USD, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LOPE stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 167 USD, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Apr, 8, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LOPE stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 167 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%
293 M REVENUE
22.78%
100 M OPERATING INCOME
107.63%
81.9 M NET INCOME
97.46%
136 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
562.20%
-9.93 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-10.88%
-64.8 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-63.61%
Balance Sheet Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
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Current Assets 420 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 325 M
Receivables 82.9 M
Other Current Assets 12.4 M
Non-Current Assets 598 M
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 276 M
Other Non-Current Assets 322 M
31.88 %8.14 %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 8.42 M
Gross Profit 1.02 B
Operating Expenses 749 M
Operating Income 275 M
Other Expenses 49.2 M
Net Income 226 M
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RATIOS
99.18% GROSS MARGIN
99.18%
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 $164 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $160 to a high of $170 .
LOPE Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
160 USD -4.16%
LOPE Average Price Target Wall Street Target
164 USD -1.77%
LOPE Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
170 USD 1.83%
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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
3.16 M USD 4
3-6 MONTHS
2.81 M USD 5
6-9 MONTHS
292 K USD 2
9-12 MONTHS
765 K USD 4
Bought
0 USD 0
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
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 - 2 weeks 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 weeks 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 - 1 month ago
STRA or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Strategic Education (STRA) 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) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Daniel Bachus - Chief Financial Officer Brian Mueller - Chief Executive Officer, President and Director Conference Call Participants Jeff Meuler - Baird Jeff Silber - BMO Capital Markets Alex Paris - Barrington Research Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q4 2024 Grand Canyon Education Earnings Conference Call. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Grand Canyon Education Tops Expectations Grand Canyon Education (LOPE -0.81%), an educational services provider, released its results for the fourth quarter on Feb. 19. Both earnings and revenues exceeded analysts' expectations. fool.com - 1 month ago
GRAND CANYON EDUCATION, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2024 RESULTS PHOENIX , Feb. 19, 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 - 1 month ago
ATGE vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) and 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 Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details PHOENIX , Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOPE) announced today that it will report its 2024 fourth quarter results after market close on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results in more detail at 2:30 P.M. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
PRDO or LOPE: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now? Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? zacks.com - 3 months ago
Grand Canyon Education: Continue To Milk The Rally For All It's Worth (Technical Analysis) Grand Canyon Education, Inc. has shown strong performance with a 28% rally, consistently beating earnings expectations, and outperforming the S&P500 in recent months. Technical indicators suggest continued bullish momentum, with the MACD in an upward trend and shares well above the 10-month moving average. Despite stretched book value per share, profitability trends remain strong; however, sustained growth in ROE is necessary for continued rallying. seekingalpha.com - 4 months ago
PRDO vs. LOPE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option? Investors interested in stocks from the Schools sector have probably already heard of Perdoceo Education (PRDO) and Grand Canyon Education (LOPE). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors? zacks.com - 4 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. LOPE

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Education & Training Services
MARKET CAP $ 4.8 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 Mr. Daniel E. Bachus CPA Chief Financial Officer Ms. Lori Browning Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Dr. W. Stan Meyer Chief Operating Officer Ms. Kathy J. Claypatch Chief Information Officer Ms. Dilek Marsh Chief Technology Officer Mr. Brian E. Mueller Chairman & Chief Executive Officer