Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE) - $169.82 as of 11/13/2025 2:36:13 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
58 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for LOPE
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for LOPE
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for LOPE
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for LOPE
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for LOPE (58 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for LOPE
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | LOPE |
| Company Name | Grand Canyon Education Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (ticker: LOPE) is a leading provider of educational services that specializes in enhancing the operational and academic performance of nonprofit universities, particularly in the higher education sector. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including marketing, enrollment management, and state-of-the-art online education solutions, aimed at improving student outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation in learning methodologies and a commitment to driving student success, Grand Canyon Education is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality education and online learning options in the U.S. market. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 169.82 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 85.71 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/13/2025 2:36:13 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 466,855 |
| Average Daily Volume | 321,903 |
| 52-Week High | 223.04 |
| 52-Week Low | 153.82 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 10.40% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 22.79 |
| Industry PE | 31.72 |
| Sector PE | 28.61 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 21.67 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 48.80 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 12.45 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 45.91 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 3.17 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.48 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 27.40 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 6.02 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.01 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 4.65 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.34 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.37 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.41 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 27,968,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 4,749,610,670 |
| Institutional Ownership | 101.50% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -59.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 10.37% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 7.42 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 5.88 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 8.05 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 211,317,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 226,234,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 204,985,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 9.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.82% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 21.20% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 97,284,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 324,623,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 146,475,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 17,969,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 263,442,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 61,181,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 61,181,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 79,315,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.93 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.91 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 783,853,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 718,014,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 758,041,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 241,666,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 8.64 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 252,710,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 198,228,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.70 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -10.40 |
| MACD Signal | -4.89 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 156.74 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 194.05 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 231.37 |
| Beta | 0.76 |
| RSI | 23.83 |
| 50-Day SMA | 183.98 |
| 150-Day SMA | 145.98 |
| 200-Day SMA | 132.42 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/13/2025 3:23:42 AM EST |