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Graham Holdings CompanyNYSE:GHC Stock Report

Market Cap US$4.7b
Share Price
US$1.11k
US$990
12.1% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y16.5%
7D0.5%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Graham Holdings Company

NYSE:GHC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$4.7b

Graham Holdings (GHC) Stock Overview

Through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified holding company in the United States and internationally. More details

GHC fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends0/6

GHC Community Fair Values

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Graham Holdings
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$1,110.13
52 Week HighUS$1,224.76
52 Week LowUS$882.21
Beta0.74
1 Month Change-2.14%
3 Month Change6.17%
1 Year Change16.53%
3 Year Change97.99%
5 Year Change65.15%
Change since IPO18,795.83%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Mar 23

Graham Holdings: Deeply Undervalued

Summary Graham Holdings Company is a highly diversified holding company with five distinct operating segments, offering significant internal diversification. GHC’s Healthcare and Education segments are driving revenue and profit growth, while other segments have shown mixed or declining performance. The stock trades at a low EV/EBITDA multiple, supported by a strong net cash position of $519.6 million, making current valuation attractive. Potential asset sales or a breakup could unlock 55.6% to 123.2% equity upside, justifying a very solid ‘buy’ rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 25

Do Graham Holdings' (NYSE:GHC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Sep 29

Is Now The Time To Put Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) On Your Watchlist?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Aug 27

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)

Graham Holdings Company's ( NYSE:GHC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7x might make it look like a strong buy...
Analysis Article Jul 19

Is Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) Using Too Much Debt?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article Jun 20

Here's Why We Think Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article May 22

When Should You Buy Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)?

Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...
Analysis Article May 05

A Look At The Fair Value Of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Graham Holdings fair value estimate is US$1,123 With US$946...
Analysis Article Apr 22

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch

Graham Holdings Company's ( NYSE:GHC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.3x might make it look like a strong buy...
Analysis Article Apr 08

These 4 Measures Indicate That Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Feb 11

Is There Now An Opportunity In Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)?

Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise...
Analysis Article Jan 15

Estimating The Fair Value Of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Graham Holdings is US$1,093 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With...
Analysis Article Jan 01

Is Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) Using Too Much Debt?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Oct 07

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)?

Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of...
Analysis Article Sep 20

Getting In Cheap On Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) Is Unlikely

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.5x Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ) may be sending bearish signals...
Analysis Article Aug 19

Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Jun 27

Should You Think About Buying Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) Now?

Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article Jun 09

Graham Holdings Company's (NYSE:GHC) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Consumer Services industry in the United States have...
Analysis Article Apr 11

These 4 Measures Indicate That Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) Is Using Debt Extensively

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Seeking Alpha Apr 06

Graham Holdings Company: Lack Of Growth And Poor Capital Allocation Dilute Confidence On Dividend Outlook

Summary Share price hugged the $600 level since early 2021 until November 2023 when it began an ascent to $750 on little fundamental news, other than a small acquisition. Long-term growth prospects for the Automotive dealership business unit and the Broadcasting business are flat to negative. The largest business unit, Education, is now facing cultural headwinds domestically in the USA and leaving international as the best option for growth but in a fragmented regulatory environment. History of poor capital allocation as shown by repeated goodwill impairments indicate habit of overpaying for acquisitions and eroding the profit margins of the business as a whole. Doubtful outlook for Graham's ability to continue increasing dividends unless these issues are fixed leads to a Sell rating. Would move to Hold at $650. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 23

At US$712, Is It Time To Put Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) On Your Watch List?

Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of...
Analysis Article Feb 04

Graham Holdings Company's (NYSE:GHC) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 17x, you may...
Analysis Article Nov 15

Is There Now An Opportunity In Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC)?

Graham Holdings Company ( NYSE:GHC ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth in...
Analysis Article Oct 23

Is Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Seeking Alpha Oct 16

Graham Holdings Company: Good Business Culture, Poor Business Execution

Summary Graham Holdings Company has a long history of business success due to its ability to successfully pivot its business in big ways. However, the current management team has demonstrated less ability to allocate capital effectively. On top of this, I think the company has a relatively low-quality portfolio of businesses. I would prefer to invest in the business at 10x my estimate of the current two-year average of free cash flow per share, or $490. In this article, I will discuss my thought process behind this price target, and provide an overview of the company's past decade of operations. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Shareholder Returns

GHCUS Consumer ServicesUS Market
7D0.5%-1.6%1.6%
1Y16.5%-28.9%28.2%

Return vs Industry: GHC exceeded the US Consumer Services industry which returned -28.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: GHC underperformed the US Market which returned 28.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is GHC's price volatile compared to industry and market?
GHC volatility
GHC Average Weekly Movement3.1%
Consumer Services Industry Average Movement7.3%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.8%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: GHC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: GHC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
187716,334Tim O’Shaughnessywww.ghco.com

Graham Holdings Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified holding company in the United States and internationally. The company provides academic preparation programs for international students; professional training and postsecondary education services, as well as English-language programs; operations support services for pre-college, certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs; exam preparation services; career and academic advisement services; and operates a sixth-form college that prepares students for A-level examinations. It also owns and operates television broadcast stations, restaurants, and entertainment venues; and offers social media management tools to connect newsrooms with their users.

Graham Holdings Company Fundamentals Summary

How do Graham Holdings's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
GHC fundamental statistics
Market capUS$4.73b
Earnings (TTM)US$295.85m
Revenue (TTM)US$4.98b
16.2x
P/E Ratio
1.0x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
GHC income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$4.98b
Cost of RevenueUS$3.48b
Gross ProfitUS$1.50b
Other ExpensesUS$1.21b
EarningsUS$295.85m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)68.69
Gross Margin30.15%
Net Profit Margin5.94%
Debt/Equity Ratio19.6%

How did GHC perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.7%
Current Dividend Yield
11%
Payout Ratio

Does GHC pay a reliable dividends?

See GHC dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy GHC by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Graham Holdings dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateJul 16 2026
Dividend Pay DateAug 06 2026
Days until Ex dividend44 days
Days until Dividend pay date65 days

Does GHC pay a reliable dividends?

See GHC dividend history and benchmarks

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 05:01
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/01 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Graham Holdings Company is covered by 5 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Lauren Rich FineBofA Global Research
Craig HuberHuber Research Partners, LLC
Douglas ArthurHuber Research Partners, LLC