LOPE

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Consumer Defensive · $3.8B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$155.79

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$146.62

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$58.65

buy price

Fairly Valued

LOPE is Fairly Valued: at $155.79 it's within 6% of its fair value of $146.62. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $58.65, 62% below today's price. Business quality is strong: 4 of 5 key numbers clear the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Free Cash Flow. Sales grew 7% a year over the last 3 years, below the 15% we look for in a fast grower, so we value it on its free cash flow instead of an earnings forecast.

Business quality

4 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth14.7% a year✓
Equity per share growth17.0% a year✓
Sales growth8.0% a year✗
Free cash flow growth15.9% a year✓
Return on invested capital24.2%✓

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Superinvestors

None of the investors we track holds LOPE right now. In Q2 2026, 1 sold out. Who we track

Moves in Q2 2026

Sold out: First Eagle Investment Management

About Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

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. GCE also provides academic services, which include curriculum and…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works