Grand Canyon EducationLOPE +3.01%83 EV-to-FCF is 15.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 17.77. GuruFocus rates LOPE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $180.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Grand Canyon Education ranks worse than 65.99% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Grand Canyon Education's Enterprise Value is $3,900 Mil.
Grand Canyon Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $260 Mil. Therefore, Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LOPE'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2614 Med: 17.77 Max: 2182.06
Current: 15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Grand Canyon Education was 2182.06. The lowest was -2614.00. And the median was 17.77.
LOPE's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 65.99% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs LOPE: 15.00
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $152.65.
Grand Canyon Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.000.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Grand Canyon Education's current Enterprise Value is $3,900 Mil.
Grand Canyon Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $260 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-FCF of 15.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Grand Canyon Education and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 17.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #130 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Grand Canyon Education's EV-to-FCF too high?
Grand Canyon Education's current EV-to-FCF of 15.00 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.77. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. Grand Canyon Education's value of 15.00 is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #130 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-FCF compare to LRN and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #130 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Grand Canyon Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. Grand Canyon Education's value of 15.00 is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.77 vs. the industry median of 9.40, 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.40, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Grand Canyon Education's current EV-to-FCF of 15.00 is 59.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Grand Canyon Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Canyon Education's current EV-to-FCF is 15.00, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 17.77. 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 $180.65, compared to a current price of $152.65 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.00, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.77 and 59.6% above the Education industry median of 9.40. 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 $152.65 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $180.65.
GuruFocus considers Grand Canyon Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LOPE:
EV-to-FCF: 15.00 (16% below median its 10-year median of 17.77)
GF Value™: $180.65 vs. price of $152.65 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% above the Education median (#130 of 197)
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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