Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
LOPEConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services
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Daily timeframeGrand Canyon Education, Inc. operates as an education services company in the United States. Valued at $4.24B, LOPE is a mid-cap name in its sector. 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
$4.24B
Beta
0.58
P/E (TTM)
19.71
P/E (Fwd)
14.40
EPS (TTM)
$8.26
EPS (Fwd)
$11.31
ROE
31.0%
ROA
20.4%
Cash
$274.5M
Total Debt
$104.2M
Free CF
$205.8M
52W Change
-25.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LOPE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, LOPE finished 4.64% above its 150-day moving average ($154.92) and 2.50% above its 200-day moving average ($158.16). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LOPE overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, LOPE's RSI(14) was 86.1, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $274.5M in cash and $104.2M in debt, LOPE maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Annual free cash flow of $205.8M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 31.0% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 20.4% 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. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing LOPE.