Stride, Inc. (LRN) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 13.9x vs 5Y avg 17.1x · 25th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 2009–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 20, 2026, Stride, Inc. (LRN) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.9x, with a stock price of $82.80 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $6.47.
The current P/E is 19% below its 5-year average of 17.1x. Over the past five years, LRN's P/E has ranged from a low of 9.9x to a high of 28.3x, placing the current valuation at the 25th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, LRN trades at a 26% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 151 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.7x.
The PEG ratio of 0.24 (P/E divided by 27% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, LRN trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our LRN DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
LRN Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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LRN P/E vs Peers
K-12 Schools and Early Childhood peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2B | 13.2Lowest | 1.94 | +11% | |
| $5B | 19.3 | - | -2% | |
| $4B | 17.6 | 2.85 | +79% | |
| $5B | 17.2 | 6.34 | -59% | |
| $4B | 18.4 | 2.56 | -0% | |
| $677M | 180.2 | - | +105%Best | |
| $4.4T | 34.0 | 1.14Best | +34% | |
| $2.8T | 27.8 | 1.48 | +16% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
LRN Historical P/E Data (2009–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q3 | - | $88.17 | $6.42 | 13.7x | -69% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Dec 31 2025 | $64.93 | $6.57 | 9.9x | -77% |
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $148.94 | $6.48 | 23.0x | -48% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jun 30 2025 | $145.19 | $6.02 | 24.1x | -45% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Mar 31 2025 | $126.50 | $6.41 | 19.7x | -55% |
| FY2025 Q2 | - | $103.93 | $5.99 | 17.4x | -60% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Sep 30 2024 | $85.31 | $5.50 | 15.5x | -65% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Jun 30 2024 | $70.50 | $4.67 | 15.1x | -66% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mar 31 2024 | $63.05 | $4.26 | 14.8x | -66% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Dec 31 2023 | $59.37 | $3.96 | 15.0x | -66% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sep 30 2023 | $45.03 | $3.61 | 12.5x | -72% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Jun 30 2023 | $37.23 | $2.96 | 12.6x | -71% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Mar 31 2023 | $39.25 | $2.61 | 15.0x | -66% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Dec 31 2022 | $31.28 | $2.33 | 13.4x | -69% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Sep 30 2022 | $42.03 | $2.14 | 19.6x | -55% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $40.79 | $2.53 | 16.1x | -63% |
| FY2022 Q3 | - | $36.33 | $2.12 | 17.1x | -61% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Dec 31 2021 | $33.33 | $1.67 | 20.0x | -54% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $35.94 | $1.27 | 28.3x | -35% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Jun 30 2021 | $32.13 | $1.72 | 18.7x | -57% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Mar 31 2021 | $30.11 | $1.59 | 18.9x | -57% |
| FY2021 Q2 | - | $21.23 | $1.24 | 17.1x | -61% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Sep 30 2020 | $26.34 | $1.16 | 22.7x | -48% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $27.24 | $0.61 | 44.7x | +2% |
| FY2020 Q3 | - | $18.86 | $0.57 | 33.1x | -24% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $20.35 | $0.79 | 25.8x | -41% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Sep 30 2019 | $26.40 | $0.86 | 30.7x | -30% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Jun 30 2019 | $30.41 | $0.89 | 34.2x | -22% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Mar 31 2019 | $34.13 | $1.04 | 32.8x | -25% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Dec 31 2018 | $24.79 | $0.92 | 26.9x | -39% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Sep 30 2018 | $17.70 | $0.66 | 26.8x | -39% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Jun 30 2018 | $16.37 | $0.67 | 24.4x | -44% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Mar 31 2018 | $14.18 | $0.27 | 52.5x | +20% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Dec 31 2017 | $15.90 | $0.18 | 88.3x | +102% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Sep 30 2017 | $17.84 | $0.15 | 118.9x | +171% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Mar 31 2017 | $19.15 | $0.14 | 133.0x | +204% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Dec 31 2016 | $17.16 | $0.28 | 60.4x | +38% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Sep 30 2016 | $14.35 | $0.21 | 67.1x | +53% |
| FY2016 Q4 | - | $12.49 | $0.23 | 53.4x | +22% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $8.80 | $0.03 | 293.3x | +569% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Sep 30 2015 | $12.44 | $0.13 | 95.7x | +118% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $12.65 | $0.29 | 43.6x | -0% |
| FY2015 Q3 | - | $15.72 | $0.92 | 17.1x | -61% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Dec 31 2014 | $11.87 | $0.87 | 13.6x | -69% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $15.96 | $0.45 | 35.6x | -19% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Jun 30 2014 | $24.07 | $0.50 | 48.3x | +10% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Mar 31 2014 | $22.65 | $0.24 | 95.0x | +117% |
| FY2014 Q2 | - | $21.75 | $0.15 | 146.7x | +235% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Sep 30 2013 | $30.88 | $0.48 | 64.3x | +47% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Jun 30 2013 | $26.27 | $0.72 | 36.5x | -17% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Mar 31 2013 | $24.11 | $0.71 | 34.0x | -22% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Dec 31 2012 | $20.44 | $0.58 | 35.2x | -20% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Sep 30 2012 | $20.20 | $0.45 | 44.9x | +2% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Jun 30 2012 | $23.30 | $0.46 | 50.7x | +16% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Mar 31 2012 | $23.63 | $0.35 | 68.3x | +56% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Dec 31 2011 | $17.94 | $0.33 | 55.0x | +26% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Sep 30 2011 | $25.46 | $0.45 | 57.1x | +30% |
| FY2011 Q4 | - | $33.14 | $0.40 | 83.6x | +91% |
| FY2011 Q3 | - | $33.70 | $0.42 | 80.8x | +84% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Dec 31 2010 | $28.66 | $0.46 | 62.7x | +43% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $29.03 | $0.55 | 53.1x | +21% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jun 30 2010 | $22.18 | $0.72 | 30.9x | -29% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Mar 31 2010 | $22.21 | $0.74 | 30.1x | -31% |
| FY2010 Q2 | - | $20.27 | $0.66 | 30.8x | -30% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Sep 30 2009 | $16.48 | $0.46 | 36.0x | -18% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $21.55 | $0.42 | 51.6x | +18% |
| FY2009 Q3 | - | $13.90 | $1.05 | 13.2x | -70% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Dec 31 2008 | $18.75 | $1.02 | 18.4x | -58% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 43.8x
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LRN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LRN stock.
What is LRN's P/E ratio?
Stride, Inc. (LRN) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 13.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $6.47. The 5-year average P/E is 17.1x and the historical range spans 9.9x to 28.3x.
Is LRN stock overvalued or undervalued?
LRN trades at 13.9x P/E, near its 5-year average of 17.1x. The 25th percentile ranking within the 9.9x–28.3x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is LRN stock expensive?
LRN is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 13.9x is near the 5-year average of 17.1x (25th percentile of historical range).
What is LRN's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, LRN's P/E ratio has ranged from 9.9x to 28.3x, with a median of 16.1x and an average of 17.1x. The current P/E of 13.9x places the stock at the 25th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2009–2026.
How does LRN's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
LRN trades at 13.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 43% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does LRN's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
Stride, Inc. P/E of 13.9x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 18.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is LRN's PEG ratio?
LRN PEG ratio is 0.24, based on a P/E of 13.9x and EPS growth of 26.9%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is LRN's earnings yield?
LRN earnings yield is 7.19%, the inverse of its 13.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.