Grand Canyon EducationLOPE -1.10%83 Net Margin % is 24.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 21.62. GuruFocus rates LOPE with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $180.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Education companies, Grand Canyon Education ranks better than 79.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grand Canyon Education's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LOPE'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.01 Med: 21.62 Max: 33.29
Current: 19.54
LOPE's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.07% of 258
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs LOPE: 19.54
Grand Canyon Education (NAS:LOPE) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Grand Canyon Education Net Margin % Related Terms
Grand Canyon Education Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grand Canyon Education's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grand Canyon Education's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 24.40% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Grand Canyon Education and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 21.62. Over the past decade, Grand Canyon Education's Net Margin % has ranged from 17.01 to 33.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #54 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Grand Canyon Education's Net Margin % too high?
Grand Canyon Education's current Net Margin % of 24.40% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.01 to a high of 33.29. The Education industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Grand Canyon Education's value of 24.40% is 326.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #54 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Net Margin % compare to CVSA and LRN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Grand Canyon Education ranks #54 out of 258 companies for Net Margin %. This places Grand Canyon Education in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.72. Grand Canyon Education's value of 24.40% is 326.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Grand Canyon Education's own Net Margin % has ranged from 17.01 to 33.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.62 vs. the industry median of 5.72, 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 Net Margin % for an Education company?
The median Net Margin % among Education companies is 5.72, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Grand Canyon Education's current Net Margin % of 24.40% is 326.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Grand Canyon Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grand Canyon Education's current Net Margin % is 24.40%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 21.62. 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 $180.52, compared to a current price of $143.03 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.40%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 21.62 and 326.6% above the Education industry median of 5.72. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Grand Canyon Education (LOPE), the current Net Margin % is 24.40% as of Mar. 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 $143.03 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $180.52.
GuruFocus considers Grand Canyon Education to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LOPE:
Net Margin %: 24.40% (13% above median its 10-year median of 21.62)
GF Value™: $180.52 vs. price of $143.03 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 326.6% above the Education median (#54 of 258)
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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