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Grand Canyon EducationLOPE +1.32%83 EV-to-OCF is 13.43 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 14.67. GuruFocus rates LOPE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Grand Canyon Education ranks worse than 75.76% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Grand Canyon Education's Enterprise Value is $3,742 Mil.
Grand Canyon Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $279 Mil. Therefore, Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF for today is 13.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LOPE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.15 Med: 14.67 Max: 46.91
Current: 13.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Grand Canyon Education was 46.91. The lowest was 8.15. And the median was 14.67.
LOPE's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.76% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.325
vs LOPE: 13.43
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Grand Canyon Education (NAS:LOPE) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Grand Canyon Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Grand Canyon Education's share price for today is $150.09.
Grand Canyon Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.270.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Grand Canyon Education EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Grand Canyon Education's current Enterprise Value is $3,742 Mil.
Grand Canyon Education's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $279 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) has a EV-to-OCF of 13.43 as of Sep. 01, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 14.67. Over the past decade, Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.15 to 46.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #200 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF too high?
Grand Canyon Education's current EV-to-OCF of 13.43 is near median its 10-year median of 14.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.15 to a high of 46.91. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.33. Grand Canyon Education's value of 13.43 is 112.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #200 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grand Canyon Education has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-OCF compare to LRN and XXI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #200 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Grand Canyon Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.33. Grand Canyon Education's value of 13.43 is 112.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Grand Canyon Education's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.15 to 46.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.67 vs. the industry median of 6.33, Grand Canyon Education has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.33, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Grand Canyon Education's current EV-to-OCF of 13.43 is 112.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Canyon Education's current EV-to-OCF is 13.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grand Canyon Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $186.01, compared to a current price of $150.09 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 13.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.67 and 112.3% above the Education industry median of 6.33. Grand Canyon Education's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), the current EV-to-OCF is 13.43 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grand Canyon Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $150.09 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $186.01.
GuruFocus considers Grand Canyon Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LOPE:
EV-to-OCF: 13.43 (near median its 10-year median of 14.67)
GF Value™: $186.01 vs. price of $150.09 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.3% above the Education median (#200 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOPE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grand Canyon Education Inc is a publicly traded education services company dedicated to serving colleges and universities. GCE's university partner is Grand Canyon University, an Arizona non-profit corporation that operates a comprehensive regionally accredited university that offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs, emphases, and certificates across nine colleges, both online and on the ground at its campus in Phoenix, Arizona, and at four off-site classroom andlaboratory sites. The Company generates all of its revenue through service agreements with its university partners.
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