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Stride Inc (LRN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Stride Inc stock (LRN) is currently trading at $85.06. Stride Inc PE ratio is 12.74. Stride Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.44. Analyst consensus price target for LRN is $106.33. WallStSmart rates LRN as Buy.

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LRN

Stride Inc

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$85.06
$2.35 (-2.69%)
52W$60.61
$171.17
Target$106.33+25.0%

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LRN Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Stride Inc (LRN)

Margin of Safety
+71.8%
Strong Buy Zone
LRN Fair Value
$304.67
Graham Formula
Current Price
$85.06
$219.61 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $304.67
Overvalued
Price $85.06
Graham IV $304.67
Analyst $106.33

LRN trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $304.67, offering a 72% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Stride Inc (LRN) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Strong Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, return on equity, price/sales. Concerns around operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

Stride Inc (LRN) Key Strengths (7)

Avg Score: 9.1/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.4610/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Revenue GrowthGrowth
47.80%10/10

Revenue surging 47.80% year-over-year

EPS GrowthGrowth
108.30%10/10

Earnings per share surging 108.30% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
110.45%10/10

110.45% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Return on EquityProfitability
22.30%9/10

Every $100 of equity generates $22 in profit

Price/SalesValuation
1.448/10

Paying $1.44 for every $1 of annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$3.64B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
12.74
Undervalued
Forward P/E
9.17
Attractive
Trailing P/E
12.74
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.444
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.375
Undervalued
LRN Target Price
$106.33
34% Upside

Stride Inc (LRN) Areas to Watch (3)

Avg Score: 4.7/10
Operating MarginProfitability
5.38%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Price/BookValuation
2.286/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Profit MarginProfitability
12.70%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue

Stride Inc (LRN) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 77/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.1/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.7/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.46), Price/Sales (1.44) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 22.30%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 47.80%, EPS Growth at 108.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.28) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 5.38%, Profit Margin at 12.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 22.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 47.80% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

The combination of PEG Ratio and Revenue Growth makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Operating Margin, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B+ grade.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Stride Inc (LRN) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

The Big Picture

Stride Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.5B with 48% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 48% YoY, reaching 2.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 2230.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Stride Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Stride Inc maintain 48%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Stride Inc.

Bottom Line

Stride Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (48% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(11 last 3 months)

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
11
Feb 19, 2026(1 transaction)
RHYU, JAMES JEAHO
Director, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sell
Shares
-1,350

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 11:00:44 AM

About Stride Inc(LRN)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

Country

USA

Stride, Inc., a technology-based education company, provides its own and third-party online educational services, software systems and curricula to facilitate individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through grade 12 (K -12) in the United States and internationally. .

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11720 PLAZA AMERICA, RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, 20190