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Should you buy Grand Canyon Education stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Grand Canyon Education with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Grand Canyon Education include Stride (LRN), Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Strategic Education (STRA), and Lincoln Educational Services (LINC). These companies are all part of the "education services" industry.

How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Stride?

Stride (NYSE:LRN) and Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Stride had 1 more articles in the media than Grand Canyon Education. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Stride and 0 mentions for Grand Canyon Education. Stride's average media sentiment score of 1.98 beat Grand Canyon Education's score of 0.00 indicating that Stride is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Stride	Very Positive
Grand Canyon Education	Neutral

Stride presently has a consensus target price of $109.75, suggesting a potential upside of 32.84%. Grand Canyon Education has a consensus target price of $180.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.71%. Given Stride's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Stride is more favorable than Grand Canyon Education.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stride	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.43
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to Stride's net margin of 12.15%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat Stride's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stride	12.15%	25.20%	16.65%
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%

Stride has a beta of 0.1, indicating that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Stride has higher revenue and earnings than Grand Canyon Education. Stride is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Grand Canyon Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stride	$2.41B	1.46	$287.94M	$6.48	12.75
Grand Canyon Education	$1.11B	3.40	$216.17M	$8.00	17.76

98.2% of Stride shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Stride shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Grand Canyon Education shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats Stride on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Bright Horizons Family Solutions?

Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) are both mid-cap education services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Grand Canyon Education shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Bright Horizons Family Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to Bright Horizons Family Solutions' net margin of 6.35%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat Bright Horizons Family Solutions' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	6.35%	18.01%	6.18%

Grand Canyon Education presently has a consensus price target of $180.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.71%. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a consensus price target of $100.44, indicating a potential upside of 56.80%. Given Bright Horizons Family Solutions' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bright Horizons Family Solutions is more favorable than Grand Canyon Education.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	2 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.20

In the previous week, Grand Canyon Education's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Bright Horizons Family Solutions'average media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Grand Canyon Education	Neutral
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	Neutral

Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.56, meaning that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a beta of 1.19, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

Grand Canyon Education has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Grand Canyon Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bright Horizons Family Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Grand Canyon Education	$1.11B	3.40	$216.17M	$8.00	17.76
Bright Horizons Family Solutions	$2.93B	1.15	$193.12M	$3.32	19.30

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats Bright Horizons Family Solutions on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Universal Technical Institute?

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) and Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to Universal Technical Institute's net margin of 4.91%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat Universal Technical Institute's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Universal Technical Institute	4.91%	13.02%	5.25%
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%

Grand Canyon Education has higher revenue and earnings than Universal Technical Institute. Grand Canyon Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Universal Technical Institute, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Universal Technical Institute	$835.62M	2.63	$63.02M	$0.77	51.91
Grand Canyon Education	$1.11B	3.40	$216.17M	$8.00	17.76

Universal Technical Institute has a beta of 1.25, indicating that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.56, indicating that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Universal Technical Institute had 10 more articles in the media than Grand Canyon Education. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Universal Technical Institute and 0 mentions for Grand Canyon Education. Universal Technical Institute's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Grand Canyon Education's score of 0.00 indicating that Universal Technical Institute is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Universal Technical Institute	Positive
Grand Canyon Education	Neutral

75.7% of Universal Technical Institute shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are held by institutional investors. 9.8% of Universal Technical Institute shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Grand Canyon Education shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Universal Technical Institute presently has a consensus target price of $44.25, indicating a potential upside of 10.71%. Grand Canyon Education has a consensus target price of $180.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.71%. Given Grand Canyon Education's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grand Canyon Education is more favorable than Universal Technical Institute.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Universal Technical Institute	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats Universal Technical Institute on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Strategic Education?

Strategic Education (NASDAQ:STRA) and Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Grand Canyon Education has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Strategic Education. Strategic Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Grand Canyon Education, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Strategic Education	$1.27B	1.36	$126.61M	$5.66	13.51
Grand Canyon Education	$1.11B	3.40	$216.17M	$8.00	17.76

Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to Strategic Education's net margin of 10.21%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat Strategic Education's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Strategic Education	10.21%	8.78%	6.97%
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%

Strategic Education has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Strategic Education presently has a consensus price target of $87.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.80%. Grand Canyon Education has a consensus price target of $180.00, suggesting a potential upside of 26.71%. Given Grand Canyon Education's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Grand Canyon Education is more favorable than Strategic Education.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Strategic Education	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, Strategic Education had 1 more articles in the media than Grand Canyon Education. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Strategic Education and 0 mentions for Grand Canyon Education. Strategic Education's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Grand Canyon Education's score of 0.00 indicating that Strategic Education is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Strategic Education	Positive
Grand Canyon Education	Neutral

93.3% of Strategic Education shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.6% of Strategic Education shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats Strategic Education on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Lincoln Educational Services?

Lincoln Educational Services (NASDAQ:LINC) and Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Grand Canyon Education has higher revenue and earnings than Lincoln Educational Services. Grand Canyon Education is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lincoln Educational Services, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lincoln Educational Services	$518.24M	3.02	$20M	$0.71	69.48
Grand Canyon Education	$1.11B	3.40	$216.17M	$8.00	17.76

Grand Canyon Education has a net margin of 19.54% compared to Lincoln Educational Services' net margin of 4.11%. Grand Canyon Education's return on equity of 34.72% beat Lincoln Educational Services' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lincoln Educational Services	4.11%	15.25%	6.16%
Grand Canyon Education	19.54%	34.72%	25.77%

Lincoln Educational Services has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Grand Canyon Education has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its share price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Lincoln Educational Services currently has a consensus price target of $54.17, indicating a potential upside of 9.80%. Grand Canyon Education has a consensus price target of $180.00, indicating a potential upside of 26.71%. Given Grand Canyon Education's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Grand Canyon Education is more favorable than Lincoln Educational Services.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lincoln Educational Services	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Grand Canyon Education	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.60

In the previous week, Lincoln Educational Services had 5 more articles in the media than Grand Canyon Education. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Lincoln Educational Services and 0 mentions for Grand Canyon Education. Lincoln Educational Services' average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Grand Canyon Education's score of 0.00 indicating that Lincoln Educational Services is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Lincoln Educational Services	Positive
Grand Canyon Education	Neutral

72.2% of Lincoln Educational Services shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.2% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.8% of Lincoln Educational Services shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Grand Canyon Education shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Grand Canyon Education beats Lincoln Educational Services on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

LOPE vs. The Competition

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Metric	Grand Canyon Education	SCHOOLS Industry	Discretionary Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$3.75B	$1.39B	$7.32B	$12.54B
Dividend Yield	N/A	2.59%	3.05%	5.81%
P/E Ratio	17.76	10.91	20.41	24.33
Price / Sales	3.40	3.91	4.05	114.75
Price / Cash	13.45	13.15	13.43	37.84
Price / Book	5.32	2.31	3.68	6.58
Net Income	$216.17M	$78.99M	$246.39M	$336.75M
7 Day Performance	-0.71%	1.02%	-2.01%	-0.49%
1 Month Performance	-9.34%	-0.71%	-0.30%	1.56%
1 Year Performance	-24.67%	-16.71%	3.50%	33.78%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
LOPE Grand Canyon Education	3.954 of 5 stars	$142.06 +0.3%	$180.00 +26.7%	-24.8%	$3.75B	$1.11B	17.76	5,830
LRN Stride	4.5959 of 5 stars	$83.58 -14.5%	$109.75 +31.3%	-43.1%	$4.16B	$2.41B	12.92	8,600	News Coverage Positive News High Trading Volume
BFAM Bright Horizons Family Solutions	4.119 of 5 stars	$63.40 -2.2%	$100.44 +58.4%	-47.3%	$3.41B	$2.93B	19.17	32,200
UTI Universal Technical Institute	3.3142 of 5 stars	$37.27 -4.8%	$44.25 +18.7%	+21.3%	$2.16B	$835.62M	47.64	4,100
STRA Strategic Education	4.5952 of 5 stars	$75.19 +1.6%	$87.00 +15.7%	-12.6%	$1.70B	$1.27B	13.28	6,134

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Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Competitors

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LOPE vs. LRN, BFAM, UTI, STRA, and LINC

How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Stride?

Does the media refer more to LRN or LOPE?

Do analysts prefer LRN or LOPE?

Is LRN or LOPE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, LRN or LOPE?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, LRN or LOPE?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of LRN or LOPE?

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How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Bright Horizons Family Solutions?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of LOPE or BFAM?

Is LOPE or BFAM more profitable?

Do analysts rate LOPE or BFAM?

Does the media prefer LOPE or BFAM?

Which has more volatility & risk, LOPE or BFAM?

Which has better earnings and valuation, LOPE or BFAM?

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How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Universal Technical Institute?

Is UTI or LOPE more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, UTI or LOPE?

Which has more risk and volatility, UTI or LOPE?

Does the media favor UTI or LOPE?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in UTI or LOPE?

Do analysts rate UTI or LOPE?

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How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Strategic Education?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, STRA or LOPE?

Is STRA or LOPE more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, STRA or LOPE?

Do analysts recommend STRA or LOPE?

Does the media favor STRA or LOPE?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of STRA or LOPE?

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How does Grand Canyon Education compare to Lincoln Educational Services?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, LINC or LOPE?

Is LINC or LOPE more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, LINC or LOPE?

Do analysts prefer LINC or LOPE?

Does the media favor LINC or LOPE?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in LINC or LOPE?

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