StrideLRN -0.10%90 EV-to-FCF is 10.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 13.99. GuruFocus rates LRN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.46 (Fairly Valued). Among 196 Education companies, Stride ranks worse than 53.57% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Stride's Enterprise Value is $3,611 Mil.
Stride's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $344 Mil. Therefore, Stride's EV-to-FCF for today is 10.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stride's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LRN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.29 Med: 13.99 Max: 118.64
Current: 10.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Stride was 118.64. The lowest was -72.29. And the median was 13.99.
LRN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 53.57% of 196
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.49
vs LRN: 10.48
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.
As of today (2026-07-11), Stride's stock price is $91.00.
Stride's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.480. Therefore, Stride's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.04.
Stride (NYSE:LRN) 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.
Stride's share price for today is $91.00.
Stride'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 $6.480.
* 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.
Stride EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Stride EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stride's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* 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, Stride'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.
Stride EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Stride's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stride's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Stride's current Enterprise Value is $3,611 Mil.
Stride'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 $344 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.
Stride (LRN) has a EV-to-FCF of 10.48 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stride and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 13.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Stride ranks #105 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Stride's EV-to-FCF too high?
Stride's current EV-to-FCF of 10.48 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 13.99. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.49. Stride's value of 10.48 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stride ranks #105 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stride has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stride's EV-to-FCF compare to LOPE and CVSA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Stride ranks #105 out of 196 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Stride in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.49. Stride's value of 10.48 is 10.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.99 vs. the industry median of 9.49, Stride 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 9.49, based on 196 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. Stride's current EV-to-FCF of 10.48 is 10.4% 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 Stride and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stride's current EV-to-FCF is 10.48, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 13.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stride stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stride (LRN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.46, compared to a current price of $91.00 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 10.48, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 13.99 and 10.4% above the Education industry median of 9.49. Stride's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Stride (LRN), the current EV-to-FCF is 10.48 as of Jul. 11, 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 Stride (LRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stride stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $91.00 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.46.
GuruFocus considers Stride to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LRN:
EV-to-FCF: 10.48 (25% below median its 10-year median of 13.99)
GF Value™: $87.46 vs. price of $91.00 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Education median (#105 of 196)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stride Inc is an American online educational company. It offers alternative programs to traditional on-campus schooling. It also operates state-funded virtual charter schools around the United States. The educational programs for K-12 students are usually monitored by parents and provide virtual classroom environments where teachers meet with students online, by phone, or in-person. The company's contractual agreements with various school districts to offer its curriculum programs provide a majority of the company's revenue. The company lines of business are Managed Public School Programs, Institutional and Private Pay Schools and Other.
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