What Is Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE) Worth in 2026?
According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Grand Canyon Education, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $156.35. Trading at its current price of $153.37, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 11 of 13 models flag downside risk, projecting an average implied return of +1.9%. Notably, Markov DDM sees the most upside at +420.0% (fair value: $797.55), while Dynamic NAV is the most conservative at -95.2% ($7.39). The spread between these extremes — +515.2% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.
What Do the Models Say About LOPE?
13 of 13 models are currently active for LOPE. Of these, 2 models suggest upside while 11 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates LOPE's intrinsic value at $121.66, implying -20.7% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →
How Does LOPE Rank in Services-Educational Services?
Among 39 Services-Educational Services stocks, LOPE ranks #3 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.4/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.4 places LOPE in the top tier.
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Grand Canyon Education, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.
Is LOPE a Value Trap?
CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns LOPE a score of 11/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →
Multi-Model Methodology
13 of 13 models are active for Grand Canyon Education, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →
According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. earns a quality score of 9.4/10. This exceptional rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.
The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +515.2% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →
Data Sources & Confidence
Every LOPE valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →
Across LOPE's 13 active models, average confidence is 42%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.
CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →
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