LOPE Grand Canyon Education PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Feb 21, 2025, the LOPE stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.38. This is based on the current EPS of $7.77 and the stock price of $181.7 per share. An increase of 21% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 19.4 of the past four quarters.
LOPE PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Grand Canyon Education over the last ten years is 18.07. The current 23.38 price-to-earnings ratio is 29% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, LOPE's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2018 quarter at 24.15, with a price of $112.8 and an EPS of $4.67. The Jun 2016 quarter saw the lowest point at 12.84, with a price of $39.92 and an EPS of $3.11.
Grand Canyon Education PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 47.29% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -44.5% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.08 | 9.05% | $163.8 | $7.77 |
| 2023 | 19.33 | 5.17% | $132.04 | $6.83 |
| 2022 | 18.38 | 27.37% | $105.66 | $5.75 |
| 2021 | 14.43 | -14.92% | $85.71 | $5.94 |
| 2020 | 16.96 | -4.02% | $93.11 | $5.49 |
| 2019 | 17.67 | -11.61% | $95.79 | $5.42 |
| 2018 | 19.99 | -3.76% | $96.14 | $4.81 |
| 2017 | 20.77 | 14.44% | $89.53 | $4.31 |
| 2016 | 18.15 | 29.37% | $58.45 | $3.22 |
| 2015 | 14.03 | -26.31% | $40.12 | $2.86 |
| 2014 | 19.04 | -13.53% | $46.66 | $2.45 |
| 2013 | 22.02 | 47.29% | $43.6 | $1.98 |
| 2012 | 14.95 | 5.88% | $23.47 | $1.57 |
| 2011 | 14.12 | -44.5% | $15.96 | $1.13 |
| 2010 | 25.44 | -19.7% | $19.59 | $0.77 |
Grand Canyon Education PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 21.08 | 13.52% | $163.8 | $7.77 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.57 | -1.64% | $141.85 | $7.64 |
| Jun 2024 | 18.88 | -0.47% | $139.91 | $7.41 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.97 | -1.86% | $136.21 | $7.18 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.33 | 5.69% | $132.04 | $6.83 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.29 | 9% | $116.88 | $6.39 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.78 | -11.78% | $103.21 | $6.15 |
| Mar 2023 | 19.02 | 3.48% | $113.9 | $5.99 |
| Dec 2022 | 18.38 | 22.94% | $105.66 | $5.75 |
| Sep 2022 | 14.95 | -10.8% | $82.25 | $5.5 |
| Jun 2022 | 16.76 | 2.01% | $94.19 | $5.62 |
| Mar 2022 | 16.43 | 13.86% | $97.11 | $5.91 |
| Dec 2021 | 14.43 | -5.81% | $85.71 | $5.94 |
| Sep 2021 | 15.32 | -1.73% | $87.96 | $5.74 |
| Jun 2021 | 15.59 | -17.34% | $89.97 | $5.77 |
LOPE average PE ratio chart
Currently, LOPE's PE ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
LOPE PE vs peers
LOPE's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks ESI and DV, but it is above STRA's. Grand Canyon Education is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (23.38) than its peer group average of 38.37.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STRA Strategic Education Inc | 18.84 | $2.5B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 23.38 | $5.22B |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc | 26.24 | $6.42B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 40.88 | $376.56M |
| LINC Lincoln Educational Services Corp | 50.28 | $506.5M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 55.59 | $3.67B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 67.65 | $804.52M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Canyon Education's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, LOPE stock has a price to earnings ratio of 23.38.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for LOPE stock is 18.12.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for LOPE stock is 17.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for LOPE?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 24.15 in the Sep 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for LOPE compare to its historical average?
LOPE's current price to earnings ratio is 29% above its 10-year historical average.
How is LOPE's PE ratio calculated (Grand Canyon Education PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Grand Canyon Education's stock price is $181.7. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $7.77. Therefore, Grand Canyon Education's price to earnings ratio for today is 23.38. PE RATIO(23.38) = STOCK PRICE($181.7) / TTM EPS($7.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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