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9/9 Score

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company's technology services include learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services comprises program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support include admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services. It also offers marketing and communication services, such as lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, market research, media planning and strategy, video, and business intelligence and data science; and back-office services comprising finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. The company, through its subsidiary, Orbis Education Services, LLC, supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 28.2%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 26.1%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 24.0%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 5.0%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -4.3%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 52.8%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Consumer Defensive

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.14x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 41.4%

Analysis Summary

This is a company that appears to be firing on all cylinders. The exceptional returns on equity and invested capital, coupled with a healthy cash flow and a solid balance sheet, suggest a well-run business. The strong moat and consistent growth are particularly attractive, indicating a durable competitive advantage that should serve shareholders well over the long haul.

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