LOPE:NGS-Grand Canyon Education Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Education & Training Services | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 137.58

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Market Cap

USD 2.68B

Volume

0.15M

Analyst Target

USD 112.75
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About

Grand Canyon Education Inc is a provider of online post secondary education services offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in its core disciplines of education, business, and healthcare.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.20% 76% C+ 67% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 4.20% 76% C+ 65% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 33.61% 81% B- 86% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 33.61% 81% B- 86% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 11.84% 86% B+ 63% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.84% 86% B+ 56% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.98% 85% B 66% D+
Dividend Return 8.98% 85% B 64% D
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.76% 95% A 76% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 43.25% 95% A 74% C
Market Capitalization 2.68B 100% F 87% B+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.10 31% 45%
Price/Book Ratio 5.46 5% 20%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 17.44 14% 15%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 12.95 14% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 30.09% 95% 94%
Return on Invested Capital 28.70% 95% 91%
Return on Assets 16.97% 100% 99%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector