Graham Holdings Company (GHC)

Consumer Defensive
Education & Training Services
United States
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Price
$965.91
▼ -6.19 (-0.64%)
Market Cap
$4,211,243,008
Shares: 4,372,000
P/E
5.26
P/B: 0.90
ROE
17.02%
Current Ratio: 1.75
Fundamentals Score
69 (NEUTRAL)

Company Overview

Graham Holdings Company, through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified holding company in the United States and internationally. The company provides test preparation services and materials; professional training and exam preparation for professional certifications and licensures; and non-academic operations support services to the Purdue University Global; operations support services for online courses and programs; training and test preparation services for accounting and financial services professionals; language training, academic preparation programs, and preparation for proficiency exams; and A-level examination services, as well as operates colleges, business school, higher education institution, and an online learning institution. It also owns and operates television stations, restaurants, and entertainment venues; engages in the financial training and automobile dealerships business; offers social media management tools to connect newsrooms with their users; produces Foreign Policy magazine and ForeignPolicy.com website; and publishes Slate, an online magazine, as well as French-language news magazine website at slate.fr. In addition, the company provides social media marketing solutions; home health, hospice, and palliative services; burners, igniters, dampers, and controls; screw jacks, linear actuators, and related linear motion products and lifting systems; pressure impregnated kiln-dried lumber and plywood products; digital advertising services; power charging and data systems, industrial and commercial indoor lighting solutions, and electrical components and assemblies; valet repair services; in-home aesthetics; and physician and healthcare software-as-a-services, as well as operates pharmacy. The company was formerly known as The Washington Post Company and changed its name to Graham Holdings Company in November 2013. Graham Holdings Company was founded in 1877 and is based in Arlington, Virginia.

Headquarters: 1812 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA, 22209, United States  |  Employees: 15382  |  Website: ghco.com
Key Contacts
IR / Phone: 703 345 6300
Exchange: NYQ
Industry: Education & Training Services
Quick Financial Snapshot
Revenue$4,790,904,000
Net Income$724,634,000
Free Cash Flow$324,076,000
Book Value / Share$990.54

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Total Liabilities$3,346,569,000
Total Equity$4,256,661,000
Debt / Equity0.27
Current Ratio1.75
Interest Coverage1.16
Working Capital$898,825,000

Valuation Metrics

Core multiples and valuation signals — useful to compare vs peers.

P/E (TTM)5.26
Industry P/EN/A
Forward P/E19.71
P/B0.90
Price / Sales0.80
P / FCF11.76
EV / EBITDA3.38
Graham Number$1905.48
DCF (placeholder)
Notes: red items typically indicate expensive multiples relative to fundamentals. Use the "Compare with industry" tool for context.

EPS (Annual)

Financial Performance

Revenue vs Net Income

Free Cash Flow (annual)

Profitability & Efficiency

Gross Margin 28.02%
Operating Margin 4.50%
Net Margin 15.13%
ROIC 2.37%
Asset Turnover 0.62

Automated Fundamental Signals (Score: 69)

Passed
  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 29.63%
  • Price CAGR 7.13%
  • P/FCF 11.76
  • P/B Ratio 0.90
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Current Ratio
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • Price below Graham Number
Failed
  • ROIC 2.4%
  • Gross Margin 28.0%
  • Operating Margin 4.5%
  • CapEx intensity
  • Interest Coverage
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)

Price Chart (Candlestick)

Technical Analysis (Score: 85)

RSI (14)26.19
SMA 501095.60
SMA 200973.65
MACD-37.45
Signal BULLISH
RSI 26.2, SMA trend bullish, momentum 19.4%.

Governance & Management

Governance scores: Audit: 7 | Board: 8 | Compensation: 6 | Shareholder Rights: 10
Executive Team
NameTitle
Mr. Timothy J. O'Shaughnessy President, CEO & Director (1981)
Mr. Wallace R. Cooney CPA Senior VP of Finance & CFO (1963)
Ms. Nicole Marie Maddrey M.D. Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary (1965)
Mr. Andrew Stephen Rosen Executive Vice President (1961)
Mr. Jacob M. Maas Executive Vice President (1977)
Mr. Marcel A. Snyman VP & Chief Accounting Officer (1975)
Ms. Sandra M. Stonesifer VP & Chief Human Resources Officer (1985)
Mr. Matthew R. Greisler VP & Treasurer (—)
Governance data last updated: 10/1/2025

Latest News

Graham Holdings (GHC): Evaluating Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback
Yahoo • Oct 12, 2025 • Neutral

Graham Holdings (GHC) shares have seen some turbulence lately, dipping about 6% over the past week and nearly 19% for the month. Investors are watching these moves closely as the company continues to adapt in a dynamic market environment. See our latest analysis for Graham Holdings. Graham Holdings’ share price has seen a sharp pullback in recent weeks, but that comes after a long stretch of impressive gains. The company boasts a 1-year total shareholder return of nearly 21% and a 5-year...

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SeekingAlpha • Oct 11, 2025 • Neutral

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Yahoo • Oct 8, 2025 • Neutral

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