(LOPE) Grand Canyon Education - Ratings and Ratios

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOPE) operates as a provider of education services to colleges and universities across the United States. The company delivers a wide array of services, including technology solutions such as learning management systems, infrastructure support, and administrative tools. It also offers academic support services like curriculum development, faculty training, and class scheduling. Additionally, Grand Canyon Education provides counseling services, including admissions, financial aid, and field experience support. Their marketing and communication services encompass lead acquisition, digital strategy, brand development, and market research. They also handle back-office functions like finance, HR, audit, and procurement for their partners.

What’s notable is that Grand Canyon Education partners with 25 universities, effectively acting as an outsourced education services provider. This model allows institutions to focus on core academic activities while leveraging GCE’s expertise in operational and administrative functions. The company, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has grown into a significant player in the education services sector. For investors, key metrics include a market cap of $5.33 billion, a trailing P/E of 24.04, and a forward P/E of 20.75. The price-to-book ratio stands at 6.98, and the price-to-sales ratio is 5.23, which are important considerations for those evaluating the stock.