Stride, Inc. (LRN) — Stock Score Summary

Stride, Inc. (LRN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (80/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Stride is a leading provider of online K-12 education. While it has shown impressive growth and strong returns on capital, it lacks a direct connection to our core 18-month macro themes (energy, advanced packaging, commodities) and faces post-pandemic enrollment normalization.

Stride, Inc. is a leading for-profit education company specializing in providing online curricula, software, and services for K-12 students, including full-time virtual schools and individual learning solutions. The company's competitive advantage lies in its extensive proprietary curriculum, established partnerships with school districts, and deep expertise in virtual learning delivery, making it the largest provider in the online K-12 segment. Stride is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible and digital educational options.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$99.15
Market Cap$3.9B
P/E (TTM)15.96
P/E (Forward)11.65
Price/Book2.60
Return on Equity20.1%
Return on Invested Capital19.8%
Debt/Equity33.34
Gross Margin38.4%
Operating Margin20.8%
Revenue Growth2.7%
Free Cash Flow$217M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stride, Inc.’s (LRN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Stride, Inc. (LRN) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (80), Value (44), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Stride, Inc. have an economic moat?
Stride, Inc. (LRN) has a Quality factor score of 80/100. 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 Stride, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Stride, Inc. (LRN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. 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 Stride, Inc. in?
Stride, Inc. (LRN) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (United States).
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