Graham Holdings Company GHC
- Market cap
- $4.9B
- P/E
- 9.2×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 425.14 | 502.25 | 537.40 | 613.54 | 267.89 | 523.68 | 525.58 | 545.00 | 663.47 | 840.50 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 547.80 | 615.85 | 678.36 | 756.26 | 648.94 | 685.00 | 675.00 | 702.40 | 974.00 | 1,200.00 |
High Price
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| 11,300 | 11,900 | 11,100 | 12,053 | 16,661 | 6,100 | 6,500 | 19,900 | 21,446 | 19,920 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,482 | 2,592 | 2,696 | 2,932 | 2,889 | 3,186 | 3,924 | 4,415 | 4,791 | 4,912 |
Revenue
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| 48.83% | 43.89% | 41.15% | 33.55% | 33.82% | 33.63% | 32.28% | 29.72% | 30.61% | 29.93% |
Gross Margin
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| 251 | 183 | 324 | 426 | 407 | 450 | 122 | 299 | 1,025 | 450 |
EBT
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| 10.10% | 7.05% | 12.00% | 14.55% | 14.10% | 14.11% | 3.10% | 6.77% | 21.39% | 9.16% |
EBT Margin
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| 169 | 302 | 271 | 328 | 300 | 353 | 70 | 212 | 733 | 303 |
Net Income
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| 93 | 113 | 112 | 206 | 251 | 236 | 329 | 303 | 237 | 184 |
Depreciation
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| 446.46 | 469.88 | 505.53 | 554.80 | 563.84 | 643.50 | 813.70 | 951.69 | 1,095.82 | 1,134.05 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 29.95 | 54.24 | 50.55 | 61.70 | 58.30 | 70.65 | 13.83 | 43.96 | 164.62 | 67.11 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 47.00 | 48.60 | 53.82 | 31.25 | 41.11 | 40.89 | 48.85 | 56.02 | 93.09 | 80.16 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (4.88) | (10.35) | (20.35) | (7.38) | 30.44 | (30.75) | (16.10) | (20.14) | (18.96) | (16.60) |
Capex/Sh
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| 42.12 | 38.25 | 33.47 | 23.87 | 71.55 | 10.14 | 32.75 | 35.88 | 74.13 | 63.57 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 441.26 | 528.49 | 546.93 | 629.48 | 735.05 | 891.07 | 778.08 | 862.66 | 980.52 | 1,114.60 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Shares
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| 17.48 | 10.33 | 12.65 | 10.36 | 8.89 | 8.92 | 45.00 | 16.10 | 5.24 | 16.38 |
PE Ratio
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| 1.17 | 1.20 | 1.27 | 1.15 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 0.97 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.19 | 1.07 | 1.17 | 1.02 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.99 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.92 | 1.02 | 1.16 | 1.05 | 0.77 | 0.88 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.86 |
EV/Sales
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| 9.75 | 12.48 | 17.45 | 24.38 | 6.10 | 55.86 | 18.16 | 19.05 | 10.50 | 15.40 |
EV/FCF
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| 261 | 268 | 287 | 165 | 211 | 202 | 236 | 260 | 407 | 347 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (27) | (57) | (109) | (39) | 156 | (152) | (78) | (93) | (83) | (72) |
Capex
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| 234 | 211 | 178 | 126 | 367 | 50 | 158 | 166 | 324 | 275 |
FCF
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| 1,052 | 857 | 720 | 622 | 825 | 681 | 534 | 620 | 899 | 1,043 |
Working Cap'
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| 492 | 493 | 477 | 513 | 513 | 668 | 726 | 812 | 748 | 881 |
Total Debt
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| (627) | (471) | (302) | (301) | (498) | (315) | (86) | (87) | (408) | (520) |
Net Debt
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| 2,453 | 2,915 | 2,917 | 3,327 | 3,766 | 4,412 | 3,753 | 4,002 | 4,287 | 4,827 |
Sh' Equity
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| 3.84% | 6.45% | 5.59% | 6.13% | 4.85% | 5.08% | 0.96% | 2.99% | 9.75% | 3.64% |
ROA
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| 7.63% | 3.49% | 5.88% | 2.99% | 1.92% | 1.18% | 1.43% | 1.11% | 3.47% | 3.41% |
ROIC
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| 6.82% | 11.25% | 9.30% | 10.50% | 8.47% | 8.61% | 1.64% | 5.29% | 17.48% | 6.41% |
ROE
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Graham Holdings Company (GHC) key facts
- Graham Holdings Company (GHC) is an Education & Training Services company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Graham Holdings Company’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $4.9 billion, up 2.52% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $303.3 million, or $67.11 per share (basic), a net margin of 5.95%.
- As of September 25, 2026, GHC traded at $1,154.89, a market capitalization of $4.9 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 9.2× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.0× sales.
- Graham Holdings Company pays an annual dividend of $6.60 per share, a yield of 0.94%, with a payout ratio of 14.5%.
- Return on equity was 6.41% and debt-to-equity 0.19.
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) Latest News
24 Sep
Graham Holdings Company (GHM) closed at $87.80 on Sept. 24, 2026, as momentum cools: 30-day return −9.63% and 90-day −28.52%, though the year-to-date gain stands at 32.27% and the five-year total shareholder return remains robust. A popular valuation narrative argues GHM could be about 30% undervalued with a fair value of $125.75, applying an 8.4% discount rate. That view rests on record backlog and a strong book-to-bill, underpinned by multi-year U.S. Navy defense programs and growing global infrastructure demand, which support revenue visibility. Analysts project revenue of about $352.3m and earnings of $31.6m by 2029, with roughly 9% margins and a forward P/E near 71.6x. Key risks include concentration in Navy contracts, exposure to fossil-fuel process markets, lower current margins (4.5% vs 6.4%), and a short-tenured management team (~0.7 years). Backlog expansion plus a 30% undervaluation thesis against a stretched multiple could drive a substantial rerating if execution meets guidance and risks are managed.
13 Aug
Graham (GHM) released its Q1 2027 earnings call transcript covering financial results, operations, and outlook. Q1 2027 earnings and guidance may moderately affect financial performance and market sentiment without major strategic shifts.
8 Aug
Graham Holdings Company discussed Q1 financial results and outlook during its earnings call. Quarterly earnings updates can moderately influence stock price and market perception.
6 Aug
Graham wins new defense contracts but questions remain on whether the stock is fully priced. New defense contracts represent major strategic wins likely to alter revenue trajectory and investor views.
Graham Corporation reported strong sales for Q2 CY2026. Positive Q2 sales results can lift near-term revenue outlook and investor sentiment without signaling major strategic shifts.
5 Aug
Graham Corporation secured defense contracts exceeding $43 million for mission-critical submarine and turbomachinery products. Major defense contracts over $43 million strengthen revenue streams and market position in submarine systems.
30 Jul
Graham Holdings Company reported its second quarter earnings. Quarterly earnings results typically provide financial updates that moderately influence near-term stock performance and investor views.
9 Jul
Graham Holdings Company exhibits three factors indicating explosive upside potential for its stock. Multiple factors indicate potential for substantial improvement in company trajectory and investor sentiment.
30 Jun
Oppenheimer states Graham Holdings is leveraging investments to drive growth and margin expansion. Positive Oppenheimer note signals moderate potential lift to investor sentiment and performance outlook.
5 Jun
Graham Holdings rolls out Risepoint contracting model focused on student success for its education services. Risepoint model targets student outcomes and may improve retention plus revenue in GHC education segment.
14 May
Kaplan’s All Access License® won the 2026 EdTech Award for Best Test Prep Solution. Kaplan’s award bolsters GHC’s reputation and competitive edge in test prep, yielding moderate positive effects on financial performance and market sentiment.
11 May
The College for Financial Planning—a Kaplan Company—launched certificate pathways that build career-ready skills while offering potential credit toward degrees. Kaplan's new certificate pathways enhance education offerings with skill-building and degree credit features, providing moderate boost to GHC's revenue and competitive position in higher education.
7 May
Graham Holdings (NYSE:GHC) reported anemic earnings that may be worse than they appear. Anemic earnings potentially worse than perceived signal significant risks to Graham Holdings' financial trajectory and investor sentiment.
4 May
Graham Holdings (GHC) delivered broad-based growth across operations in Q1 2026 while expanding healthcare initiatives, triggering a valuation reassessment amid positive momentum. Broad-based Q1 2026 growth and healthcare expansion represent major strategic advances poised to significantly enhance GHC's trajectory and market performance.
30 Apr
Inspirit Capital has completed its acquisition of Kaplan Languages Group from Graham Holdings Company (GHC). Divestiture of Kaplan Languages Group provides GHC with cash proceeds and streamlines its education operations without fundamentally altering its core business.
Graham Holdings Company reported first quarter earnings, highlighting financial results across its operations. Quarterly earnings directly impact financial performance assessments and short-to-medium term market sentiment.
20 Apr
Inspirit Capital will acquire Kaplan Languages Group from Graham Holdings Company (GHC), marking a strategic divestiture of a key education subsidiary. Divestiture of Kaplan Languages Group enables GHC to streamline operations, reduce non-core assets, and potentially enhance financial focus and investor sentiment.
26 Mar
Kaplan's recognition and university deal positively shape Graham Holdings' education business outlook. Kaplan recognition and university deal represent major strategic advancements in Graham Holdings' core education segment.
25 Mar
South Carolina State University partners with Kaplan to provide all students free comprehensive test prep and skills development courses. Kaplan partnership expands free services to an entire university, moderately boosting GHC's education segment reach and market sentiment.
24 Mar
Kaplan, a Graham Holdings Company subsidiary, named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026 for AI-powered educational products. Award for AI innovations strengthens Kaplan's position in edtech, moderately boosting GHC's innovation profile and investor sentiment.
9 Mar
Graham Holdings (GHC) valuation reviewed amid accelerating expansions in healthcare and education sectors. Healthcare and education expansions indicate major strategic growth initiatives poised to significantly enhance GHC's trajectory and investor sentiment.
Residential Home Health, a Graham Holdings Company (GHC) subsidiary, acquires Covenant Home Health to expand its footprint in Eastern Pennsylvania. The acquisition expands GHC's home health operations regionally, potentially improving revenue in that segment without transforming overall company trajectory.
2 Mar
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) reports earnings slide yet maintains steady dividend commitment, drawing mixed investor reactions amid concerns over profitability and confidence in payout reliability. Earnings decline moderately affects financial performance and market sentiment, partially offset by unwavering dividend policy.
Graham Holdings impairments challenge earnings quality as valuation signals diverge. Impairments affect reported earnings quality while diverging valuation signals moderately influence investor sentiment and financial trajectory.
25 Feb
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) reported 2025 full-year and fourth-quarter earnings. Earnings reports deliver key financial metrics that significantly influence stock price, investor confidence, and future performance expectations.
Graham Holdings (GHC) gained from the successful turnaround of its Kaplan Education segment. Successful Kaplan turnaround enhances GHC's revenue, profitability, and market position.
3 Feb
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) has reported its latest earnings, revealing insights into its financial performance and operational strategies. The results indicate a mixed performance, with certain segments showing growth while others faced challenges. Analysts are evaluating the implications of these earnings on the company's future trajectory and market positioning. Investors are advised to consider these factors when assessing GHC's potential moving forward. The earnings report indicates mixed performance that may moderately influence GHC's financial outlook and market sentiment.
7 Jan
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) has experienced fluctuations in its stock performance, raising questions about its financial health. Analysts are examining the company's recent earnings reports and market strategies to determine if the stock's volatility reflects underlying financial issues or broader market trends. Investors are advised to consider both the company's operational metrics and external market conditions when evaluating GHC's future prospects. Stock performance fluctuations indicate potential influences on financial performance and market sentiment.
18 Dec
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) has experienced a strong multi-year share price run, prompting a reevaluation of its valuation. Analysts are assessing the company's financial health and market position in light of recent performance trends. The article highlights key factors influencing GHC's stock, including its diverse business segments and strategic initiatives. Investors are encouraged to consider both the potential risks and opportunities as the company navigates a changing market landscape. The company's strong share price performance and ongoing strategic initiatives suggest a moderately noticeable influence on its future trajectory.
9 Dec
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) is positioned for growth due to its diverse portfolio, which includes education, media, and healthcare sectors. The company has shown resilience in adapting to market changes and leveraging its assets effectively. Recent strategic initiatives and investments are expected to enhance its competitive edge and drive future profitability. Analysts highlight the potential for increased revenue streams and improved market positioning, making GHC an attractive investment opportunity. Strategic initiatives and investments are likely to significantly enhance GHC's competitive position and future performance.