Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

165.46
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+5.70
(+3.57%)
8.26EPS
17.25P/E
3.75BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 3.75B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.58B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.75B
Enterprise Value3.58B

Important Dates

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

Earnings Date11/4/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. has 26.23M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding26.23M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.25. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.39, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 5.61.

PE Ratio17.25
PS Ratio3.39
PB Ratio5.61
P/TBV Ratio10.39
P/FCF Ratio13.94
P/OCF Ratio13.88

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.15 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.14 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 12.81 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 12.86, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.58B versus a market cap of 3.75B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.14
EV / EBITDA11.15
EV / EBIT12.81
EV / FCF12.86

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.82, meaning it holds 2.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio2.82
Quick Ratio2.69
Debt / Equity15.57
Debt / EBITDA0.32

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 30.98, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 25.81 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 23.11, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 27.02, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 327,944.29 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,482.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)30.98
Return on Assets (ROA)23.11
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)25.81
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)27.02
Revenue Per Employee327,944.29
Employee Count3,482.50

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. recorded 68.56M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.42, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 292.77M, leaving 224.21M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax68.56M
Effective Tax Rate23.42

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 24.14% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 152.52, while the 200-day moving average is 158.05.

52-Week Price Change-24.14%
50-Day Moving Average152.52
200-Day Moving Average158.05

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. generated 1.14B in revenue and converted that into 224.21M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 8.26. EBITDA reached 321.38M, while operating income came in at 317.12M.

Revenue1.14B
Gross Profit608.40M
Operating Income317.12M
Pretax Income292.77M
Net Income224.21M
EBITDA321.38M
EBIT279.71M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)8.26

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. holds 274.53M in cash and equivalents against 104.21M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -171.06M. Total book value stands at 669.51M, with working capital of 213.82M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents274.53M
Total Debt104.21M
Net Debt-171.06M
Equity (Book Value)669.51M
Book Value Per Share25.52
Working Capital213.82M

Cash Flow

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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. produced 278.71M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -76,000.00 in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 278.63M - equivalent to 10.31 per share.

Operating Cash Flow278.71M
Capital Expenditures-76,000.00
Free Cash Flow278.63M
FCF Per Share10.31

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. posted a gross margin of 53.27, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 27.77 and net profit margin of 19.63 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin53.27
Operating Margin27.77
Pretax Margin25.63
Profit Margin19.63
EBITDA Margin28.14

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.17, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 9.13, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Grand Canyon Education, Inc. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield9.13
FCF Yield7.17

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 19.46, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score19.46