LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
NASDAQ: LOPE · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
$161.96
+1.22% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$3.91B
P/E ratio
18.46
P/S ratio
3.47x
EPS (TTM)
$7.99
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$145 – $223
Volume
0.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
71
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B8.5
Quality
A9.5
Profitability
A+5.3
Valuation
C+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
8.1
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
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Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$209.33
+29.25%
12-Month target
$168.18
+3.84%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$103.25
Margin of safety
-55.24%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Altman Z 8.09 — safe zone
+ ROE 31.59% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $80.08M — positive
+ Debt/equity 0.15x — low leverage
Risks
- 55.24% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $911.31M | $960.90M | $1.03B | $1.11B | $1.13B |
| Net income | $184.68M | $204.99M | $226.23M | $216.17M | $75.35M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $7.99 |
| Free cash flow | $185.19M | $198.23M | $252.71M | $238.65M | $80.08M |
| Profit margin | 20.26% | 21.33% | 21.90% | 19.54% | 19.50% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Grand Canyon Education Inc trades at $161.96. representing a P/E of 18.46x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 71/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 8.09, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $1.13B. with profit margins at 19.50%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $103.25.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Canyon Education Inc's stock price?
Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE) trades at $161.96, on a P/E of 18.5x and a P/S of 3.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Grand Canyon Education Inc overvalued?
Grand Canyon Education Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 71/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $103.25 against the $161.96 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Grand Canyon Education Inc's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $209.33, about 29.2% above the current $161.96. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $103.25, a -55.2% margin of safety versus today's $161.96. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is Grand Canyon Education Inc's revenue?
Grand Canyon Education Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $1.13B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Grand Canyon Education Inc's Altman Z-Score is 8.09, which places it in the safe zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio3.47x
ROE31.59%
Beta0.56
50D MA$161.91
200D MA$175.39
Shares out0.03B
Float0.03B
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Avg volume0.3M
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