Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)vsTCTM Kids IT Education Inc. (VSA)
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$152.65
+1.22%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.80B
VSA
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc.
$4.04
-1.09%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grand Canyon Education Inc generates 108227% more annual revenue ($1.13B vs $1.04M). VSA leads profitability with a 165437.0% profit margin vs 19.5%. VSA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. LOPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
LOPE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
VSA
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-55.0%
Fair Value
$103.41
Current Price
$152.65
$49.24 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VSA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 30.9%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 165437 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -32.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 84.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOPE
The strongest argument for LOPE centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.5% and operating margin at 30.9%. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VSA
The strongest argument for VSA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 165437.0% and operating margin at -1825.0%. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOPE
No major red flags identified for LOPE, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : VSA
The primary concerns for VSA are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOPE profiles as a mature stock while VSA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOPE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
LOPE is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
LOPE generates stronger free cash flow (80M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOPE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 42/100), backed by strong 19.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Grand Canyon Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides educational services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
TCTM Kids IT Education Inc., engages in the provision of IT-focused education services in Mainland China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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