Strategic Education [STRA] vs Stride [LRN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Strategic Education
NASDAQ
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Stride
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Strategic Education wins in 11 metrics, Stride wins in 8 metrics, with 0 ties. Strategic Education appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Strategic Education | Stride | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.36 | 20.39 | Strategic Education |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.05 | 3.94 | Strategic Education |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 7.22 | 57.95 | Strategic Education |
| PEG Ratio | 13.29 | 17.95 | Strategic Education |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.00 | 13.40 | Strategic Education |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.27% | 13.10% | Stride |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.10% | 5.38% | Strategic Education |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.10% | 5.38% | Strategic Education |
| Return on Equity | 6.89% | 23.76% | Stride |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.91% | 11.49% | Stride |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $128.75M | $217.21M | Stride |
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -17.48% | 80.90% | Stride |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.42 | 2.48 | Strategic Education |
| Enterprise Value | $1.70B | $5.67B | Stride |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.37 | 2.48 | Strategic Education |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.31% | 40.64% | Strategic Education |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $53 | $53 | Strategic Education |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.81 | $6.39 | Stride |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.58 | 0.11 | Stride |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Strategic Education vs Stride Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Education | 0.18% | 4.10% | -4.43% | -12.64% | -22.47% | -16.42% |
| Stride | 3.69% | 12.34% | 4.22% | -9.31% | 1.24% | 35.46% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Education | -17.48% | 12.29% | -33.62% | 44.58% | -60.95% | -21.39% |
| Stride | 80.90% | 312.46% | 224.20% | 918.68% | 529.01% | 481.65% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Strategic Education vs Stride
| Metric | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.77B | $5.67B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 230,360 | 524,540 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 194,977 | 581,010 |
| Last Close | $77.33 | $149.37 |
| 52 Week Range | $72.25 - $104.51 | $63.25 - $162.30 |
| % from 52W High | -26.01% | -7.97% |
| All-Time High | $262.44 (Apr 19, 2010) | $162.30 (May 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -70.53% | -7.97% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.03% | 0.48% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | 1.15% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.24% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 7.22 | 57.95 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $70.31 | $33.05 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.97 | $9.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $166.26M | $306.69M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $125.36M | $157.15M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.05% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.00 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Strategic Education vs Stride
| Metric | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 15.36 | 20.39 |
| Forward P/E | 13.29 | 17.95 |
| PEG Ratio | 13.29 | 17.95 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.42 | 2.48 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.05 | 3.94 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.77B | $5.67B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.70B | $5.67B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.37 | 2.48 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 8.00 | 13.40 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.58 | 0.11 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $70.31 | $33.05 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Strategic Education vs Stride
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $303.59M | $613.38M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $158.29M | $364.09M |
| Gross Profit | $145.30M | $249.29M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $41.71M | $130.79M |
| EBITDA | $54.82M | $167.09M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $42.01M | $135.36M |
| Income Tax | $12.26M | $35.45M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $29.74M | $99.35M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $144.22M | $528.55M |
| Total Current Assets | $328.29M | $1.51B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $259.44M | $269.57M |
| Long-Term Debt | $99.41M | $505.47M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.64B | $1.42B |
| Retained Earnings | $225.44M | $795.13M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $209.97M | $88.49M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $67.17M | $36.73M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-10.32M | $-197,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $57.34M | $37.32M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-13.24M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-32.03M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 587,581 | 4.34M |
| Short Ratio | 3.26 | 7.51 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.14% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 230,360 | 524,540 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 194,977 | 581,010 |
| Shares Outstanding | 24.50M | 43.24M |
| Float Shares | 22.79M | 41.54M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.96% | 1.08% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Strategic Education vs Stride
| Metric | STRA | LRN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.00 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 4.05% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.60 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.71% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $7.80 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 05, 2025 | N/A |