Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
LOPEConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Jun 1, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. focuses on Education & Training Services services and products. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as an education services company in the United States. With a market capitalization of $3.97B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company provides technology services, including learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; and academic services, such as program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites.
Market Cap
$3.97B
Beta
0.62
P/E (TTM)
18.78
P/E (Fwd)
13.20
EPS (TTM)
$7.98
EPS (Fwd)
$11.36
ROE
29.8%
ROA
19.4%
Cash
$251.7M
Total Debt
$104.2M
Free CF
$226.4M
52W Change
-25.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $251.7M in cash comfortably exceeding the $104.2M debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow comes in at $226.4M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 29.8%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 19.4% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $911.3M (2022) to $1.11B (2025), reflecting a 21% increase over the period.
LOPE's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, LOPE has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. and its sector.