(LOPE) Grand Canyon Education - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US38526M1062

LOPE: Technology, Academic, Counseling, Marketing, Back-Office

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) is a leading education services provider specializing in technology, academic, counseling, marketing, and back-office support for higher education institutions. The company serves 22 university partners, offering a comprehensive suite of services that include learning management systems, curriculum development, faculty training, and simulation labs. Its counseling services encompass admissions, financial aid, and field experience support, while its marketing efforts focus on lead acquisition, digital strategy, and market research. The firm also provides essential back-office functions such as finance, HR, and procurement. Originally founded in 1949 as Significant Education, Inc., it rebranded as Grand Canyon Education, Inc. in 2005 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Based on and , LOPE is expected to maintain upward momentum over the next 3 months. The stocks SMA 20 (173.33) crossing above SMA 50 (174.61) signals a bullish trend, with the SMA 200 (158.66) confirming long-term growth potential. The ATR (5.81) suggests moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the P/E (22.55) and forward P/E (20.16) indicate a premium valuation, supported by a strong RoE (28.86%). The P/S ratio (4.84) reflects healthy revenue generation relative to market cap (5001.27M USD). Expect LOPE to trade within a range of $165-$185, with potential upside driven by sustained earnings growth and sector tailwinds.

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LOPE Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,294m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
GiC Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 2008-11-20

LOPE Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 70.2
Fundamental 78.7
Dividend Rating 0.0
Rel. Strength 17.4
Analysts 4.33/5
Fair Price Momentum 194.71 USD
Fair Price DCF 122.72 USD

LOPE Dividends

No Dividends Paid

LOPE Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -11.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 76.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 81.8%
CAGR 5y 15.19%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.39
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.63
Alpha 20.45
Beta 1.002
Volatility 35.01%
Current Volume 317.1k
Average Volume 20d 205.8k
What is the price of LOPE stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 192.84 with a total of 317,142 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.75%, over one month by +18.77%, over three months by +6.07% and over the past year by +31.11%.
Is Grand Canyon Education a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 78.73 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of LOPE as of May 2025 is 194.71. This means that LOPE is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.97%.
Is LOPE a buy, sell or hold?
Grand Canyon Education has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefor, it is recommend to buy LOPE.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for LOPE stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, LOPE Grand Canyon Education will be worth about 221.1 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 192.84. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +14.66%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 199.3 3.4%
Analysts Target Price 199.3 3.4%
ValueRay Target Price 221.1 14.7%