Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) — Stock Score Summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 75/100 based on Quality (87/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (39/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Grand Canyon Education is a high-quality, asset-light education services provider with exceptional ROIC and strong free cash flow generation. However, it lacks direct alignment with our active 18-month macro themes and faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the US higher education sector.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is a leading provider of education services, primarily supporting Grand Canyon University with curriculum development, technology, and marketing expertise. The company leverages a scalable operational model and a long-term strategic partnership with GCU, enabling efficient online and campus-based learning for a large and growing student body.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$149.76
Market Cap$4.0B
P/E (TTM)18.86
P/E (Forward)13.34
Price/Book5.72
Return on Equity29.8%
Return on Invested Capital34.4%
Debt/Equity14.96
Gross Margin53.3%
Operating Margin30.9%
Revenue Growth6.7%
Free Cash Flow$226M

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates in the Education & Training Services industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Canyon Education, Inc.’s (LOPE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) is 75/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (87), Value (33), and Momentum (39) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Grand Canyon Education, Inc. have an economic moat?
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) has a Quality factor score of 87/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Grand Canyon Education, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 75/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Grand Canyon Education, Inc. in?
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (United States).
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