Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
LOPEConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframeGrand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as an education services company in the United States. The company carries a $3.72B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. 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
$3.72B
Beta
0.57
P/E (TTM)
17.91
P/E (Fwd)
12.58
EPS (TTM)
$7.84
EPS (Fwd)
$11.16
ROE
29.8%
ROA
19.4%
Cash
$251.7M
Total Debt
$104.2M
Free CF
$226.4M
52W Change
-18.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. holds $251.7M in cash against $104.2M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. 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.
The relatively low beta of 0.57 suggests LOPE is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s trajectory.