Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)vsSunlands Technology Group (STG)
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$151.20
-0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.98B
STG
Sunlands Technology Group
$2.96
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $36.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sunlands Technology Group generates 61% more annual revenue ($1.84B vs $1.14B). LOPE leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 17.6%. STG trades at a lower P/E of 0.8x. LOPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LOPE
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
STG
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-49.6%
Fair Value
$107.14
Current Price
$151.20
$44.06 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for STG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.0%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 20.5%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 24.6%
Earnings declined 32.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOPE
The strongest argument for LOPE centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 22.0%. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : STG
The strongest argument for STG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 20.5%.
Bear Case : LOPE
No major red flags identified for LOPE, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : STG
The primary concerns for STG are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOPE profiles as a mature stock while STG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
STG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.56 — expect wider price swings.
LOPE is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
STG generates stronger free cash flow (143M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOPE scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Grand Canyon Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides educational services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sunlands Technology Group
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
Sunlands Technology Group, provides online education services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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