(GHC) Graham Holdings - Ratings and Ratios
Education, Media, Restaurants, Healthcare, Automotive
GHC EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: GHC Graham Holdings
Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC) is a diversified holding company with a wide range of subsidiaries operating in the US and internationally. The companys diverse portfolio includes education services, media, entertainment, and industrial products. Notably, GHC provides test preparation services, professional training, and exam preparation for various certifications, as well as operating colleges and online learning institutions.
From a business perspective, GHCs education segment is a significant contributor, with services such as test preparation, professional training, and operations support for online courses. Additionally, the company owns and operates television stations, restaurants, and entertainment venues, generating revenue through advertising and other sources. GHC also has a presence in the industrial products sector, manufacturing burners, igniters, and other equipment, as well as providing digital advertising services and social media management tools.
To evaluate GHCs performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margins, and return on equity (ROE) are essential. With a ROE of 15.11%, GHC demonstrates a relatively strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Furthermore, the companys market capitalization of $4.005 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.51 suggest a relatively stable and potentially undervalued stock. Other relevant KPIs include the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage, and cash flow generation, which can provide a more comprehensive understanding of GHCs financial health and growth prospects.
Analyzing GHCs business segments and their respective contributions to revenue and profitability can help investors better understand the companys strengths and weaknesses. For instance, the education segments growth prospects, driven by increasing demand for online learning, could be a key driver of GHCs future performance. Conversely, the companys industrial products segment may be subject to cyclical fluctuations in demand, potentially impacting profitability. By examining these factors and KPIs, investors can make more informed decisions about GHCs investment potential.
GHC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,244m |
| Sub-Industry | Education Services |
| IPO / Inception | 1990-01-24 |
GHC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 84.8 |
| Fundamental | 80.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 51.4 |
| Rel. Strength | 22.1 |
| Analysts | 1.00 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 1166.37 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 3117.12 USD |
GHC Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.72% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.82% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.47% |
| Payout Consistency | 92.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 10.8% |
GHC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 1.5% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 69.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 78.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 22.23% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 1.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.32 |
| Alpha | 28.48 |
| Beta | 0.816 |
| Volatility | 32.07% |
| Current Volume | 42.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 30.9k |
| Stop Loss | 1033.1 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.06 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0
| Net Income (681.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 290.1m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.25pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 8.90% (prev 15.84%; Δ -6.94pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 494.7m <= Net Income 681.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (1.08b) to EBITDA (1.11b) ratio: 0.97 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.27 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (8350 ) change vs 12m ago -99.81% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 30.48% (prev 27.96%; Δ 2.52pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 65.10% (prev 63.81%; Δ 1.29pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 15.59 (EBITDA TTM 1.11b / Interest Expense TTM 59.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.86
| (A) 0.06 = (Total Current Assets 2.01b - Total Current Liabilities 1.58b) / Total Assets 7.62b |
| (B) 1.06 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 8.07b / Total Assets 7.62b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.06 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.13 = EBIT TTM 932.9m / Avg Total Assets 7.43b |
| (D) 1.13 = Book Value of Equity 3.61b / Total Liabilities 3.18b |
| Total Rating: 5.86 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 80.66
| 1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 8.47% = 4.24 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.67% = 2.17 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.20 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.79 = 2.04 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 6.05% = 7.56 |
| 7. RoE 16.13% = 1.34 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 90.94% = 4.55 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 6.29% = 0.79 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR 764.9% = 2.50 |
What is the price of GHC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +9.42%, over one month by +18.82%, over three months by +10.99% and over the past year by +43.77%.
Is Graham Holdings a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GHC is around 1166.37 USD . This means that GHC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 9.51%.
Is GHC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the GHC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 785 | -26.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 785 | -26.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 1285.6 | 20.7% |
Last update: 2025-08-12 02:56
GHC Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 176.2m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 6.3172
P/S = 0.8778
P/B = 0.9751
Beta = 0.886
Revenue TTM = 4.83b USD
EBIT TTM = 932.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.11b USD
Long Term Debt = 314.3m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 563.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 877.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 563.0m + Long Term 314.3m)
Net Debt = 1.08b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 4.94b USD (4.24b + Debt 877.3m - CCE 176.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 15.59 (Ebit TTM 932.9m / Interest Expense TTM 59.8m)
FCF Yield = 8.47% (FCF TTM 419.1m / Enterprise Value 4.94b)
FCF Margin = 8.67% (FCF TTM 419.1m / Revenue TTM 4.83b)
Net Margin = 14.11% (Net Income TTM 681.9m / Revenue TTM 4.83b)
Gross Margin = 30.48% ((Revenue TTM 4.83b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.36b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.37 (Enterprise Value 4.94b / Book Value Of Equity 3.61b)
Interest Expense / Debt = -2.06% (Interest Expense -18.1m / Debt 877.3m)
Taxrate = 28.51% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 292.1m / 1.02b)
NOPAT = 667.0m (EBIT 932.9m * (1 - 28.51%))
Current Ratio = 1.27 (Total Current Assets 2.01b / Total Current Liabilities 1.58b)
Debt / Equity = 0.20 (Debt 877.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 4.35b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.79 (Net Debt 1.08b / EBITDA 1.11b)
Debt / FCF = 2.09 (Debt 877.3m / FCF TTM 419.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.23b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.95% (Net Income 681.9m, Total Assets 7.62b )
RoE = 16.13% (Net Income TTM 681.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 4.23b)
RoCE = 20.54% (Ebit 932.9m / (Equity 4.23b + L.T.Debt 314.3m))
RoIC = 13.27% (NOPAT 667.0m / Invested Capital 5.03b)
WACC = 7.22% (E(4.24b)/V(5.12b) * Re(9.02%)) + (D(877.3m)/V(5.12b) * Rd(-2.06%) * (1-Tc(0.29)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -72.05%
Discount Rate = 9.02% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.87% ; FCFE base≈316.4m ; Y1≈404.9m ; Y5≈751.5m
Fair Price DCF = 3117 (DCF Value 10.59b / Shares Outstanding 3.40m; 5y FCF grow 30.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 90.94 | Revenue CAGR: 6.29%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -85.05%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 764.9%
EPS Growth Correlation: -57.73%
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