Valuation dashboard for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) with P/E 18.64, P/B 5.61, EV/EBITDA 12.01 and dividend yield 0.00%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE) furnishes a broad spectrum of educational support services to higher education institutions throughout the United States. Its comprehensive suite of offerings encompasses technology solutions, such as learning management systems, internal administrative platforms, and critical infrastructure and technical support.
Analysis Summary
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. reported revenue of $1.11B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 5.6%. Net income reached $216.2M, with a -3.4% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 53.3%, operating margin 27.8%, net margin 19.6%.
At $154.17 (closing price, October 29, 2026), LOPE trades at a P/E of 18.64 and an ROE of 31.24%. Market capitalisation stands at $4.0B.
Balance sheet quality for LOPE: current ratio of 3.6. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 18.64 |
| Price / Book | 5.61 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $222.05 |
| vs Current Price | +44.0% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOPE | Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | $4.0B | 18.64 | 5.61 | 31.2% |
| EDU | New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | $7.7B | 16.53 | 1.82 | 12.5% |
| TAL | TAL Education Group | $6.2B | 6.26 | 0.45 | 24.6% |
| LAUR | Laureate Education, Inc. | $5.0B | 16.29 | 4.48 | 28.6% |
| CVSA | Covista Inc. | $4.4B | 17.22 | 3.08 | 18.3% |
| LRN | Stride, Inc. | $3.3B | 11.14 | 2.00 | 20.6% |
| MH | McGraw Hill, Inc. | $2.7B | 30.00 | 3.37 | 12.0% |
| DAO | Youdao, Inc. | $2.3B | 94.94 | -8.2% |
Price
| Price | $154.17 (closing price, October 29, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $4.0B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 31.24% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 29.73% |
| Return on Assets | 24.39% |
| Gross Margin | 53.27% |
| Operating Margin | 27.77% |
| Net Margin | 19.63% |
Related companies: EDU · TAL · LAUR · CVSA · LRN · MH · DAO
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services
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