Grand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)vsWah Fu Education Group Ltd (WAFU)
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$159.31
+5.89%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.72B
WAFU
Wah Fu Education Group Ltd
$1.54
-1.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.92M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grand Canyon Education Inc generates 17361% more annual revenue ($1.13B vs $6.45M). LOPE leads profitability with a 19.5% profit margin vs -1.3%. LOPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
LOPE
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
WAFU
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.7%
Fair Value
$103.59
Current Price
$159.31
$55.72 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WAFU.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -11.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 73.7%
Currently unprofitable
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 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WAFU
The strongest argument for WAFU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LOPE
No major red flags identified for LOPE, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : WAFU
The primary concerns for WAFU are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOPE profiles as a mature stock while WAFU is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
WAFU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
WAFU is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOPE generates stronger free cash flow (80M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOPE scores higher overall (71/100 vs 31/100), backed by strong 19.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Wah Fu Education Group Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
Wah Fu Education Group Limited, provides online exam preparation services and related technology solutions in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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