GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GHC • US3846371041

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This GHC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GHC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GHC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years GHC has always been profitable.
  • GHC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
GHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • GHC has a Return On Assets (3.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of GHC (6.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GHC has a Return On Invested Capital (2.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GHC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.42%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.24%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (2.42%) for GHC is below the current ROIC(2.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 6.06%
ROIC 2.45%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)9.37%
ROE(5y)7.57%
ROIC(3y)2.42%
ROIC(5y)2.24%
GHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • GHC has a Profit Margin of 5.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: GHC outperforms 63.01% of its industry peers.
  • GHC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 5.03%, GHC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GHC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • GHC has a Gross Margin of 29.93%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GHC underperforms 65.75% of its industry peers.
  • GHC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.03%
PM (TTM) 5.92%
GM 29.93%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y2.18%
PM growth 3Y51.57%
PM growth 5Y-10.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.49%
GM growth 5Y-2.41%
GHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. GHC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GHC is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GHC has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GHC has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for GHC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
GHC Yearly Shares OutstandingGHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
GHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • GHC has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that GHC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.05, GHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GHC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.21. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GHC would need 3.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GHC's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GHC outperforms 73.97% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that GHC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • GHC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.15. This is in the better half of the industry: GHC outperforms 67.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 3.21
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC8.38%
GHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GHC has a Current Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that GHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.75, GHC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that GHC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • GHC has a better Quick ratio (1.53) than 61.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.53
GHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. GHC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GHC have decreased strongly by -23.68% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, GHC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.82% on average per year.
  • GHC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.36%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 11.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.68%
EPS 3Y-6.36%
EPS 5Y8.82%
EPS Q2Q%-49.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y11.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.42%

3.2 Future

  • GHC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.92% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GHC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.43%
EPS Next 2Y16.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
GHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 20 40 60 80

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4. GHC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.06 indicates a rather expensive valuation of GHC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GHC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GHC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say GHC is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.97, the valuation of GHC can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GHC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.49% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.75. GHC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.06
Fwd PE 15.97
GHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 68.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GHC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GHC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.78
EV/EBITDA 9.28
GHC Per share dataGHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600 800 1K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GHC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • GHC's earnings are expected to grow with 22.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y16.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.92%

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5. GHC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, GHC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • GHC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.45. GHC pays more dividend than 83.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GHC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GHC has a limited annual growth rate of 4.97%.
  • GHC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GHC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.97%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
GHC Yearly Dividends per shareGHC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 10.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GHC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • GHC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP10.79%
EPS Next 2Y16.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.92%
GHC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGHC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
GHC Dividend Payout.GHC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GHC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GHC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B

NYSE:GHC (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 1122.51 0 (0%)

1122.51

-27.49 (-2.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Industry Strength9.32
Industry Growth63.35
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners82.81%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners7.03%
Ins Owner Change1.62%
Market Cap4.89B
Revenue(TTM)4.91B
Net Income(TTM)290.65M
Analysts42.5
Price Target1060.8 (-5.5%)
Short Float %2.48%
Short Ratio3.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend7.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.97%
DP10.79%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date04-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.31%
Max EPS beat(2)16.29%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.46%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.31%
Max EPS beat(4)40.08%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.82%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.07%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.44%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.47%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.06%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.55%
PT rev (1m)4.52%
PT rev (3m)10.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.06
Fwd PE 15.97
P/S 1
P/FCF 17.78
P/OCF 14.1
P/B 1.02
P/tB 1.64
EV/EBITDA 9.28
EPS(TTM)48.67
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)70.3
Fwd EY6.26%
FCF(TTM)63.14
FCFY5.63%
OCF(TTM)79.63
OCFY7.09%
SpS1126.51
BVpS1099.55
TBVpS682.55
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)2.61
Graham Number1097.31 (-2.24%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 6.06%
ROCE 3.53%
ROIC 2.45%
ROICexc 3.04%
ROICexgc 4.48%
OM 5.03%
PM (TTM) 5.92%
GM 29.93%
FCFM 5.61%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)9.37%
ROE(5y)7.57%
ROIC(3y)2.42%
ROIC(5y)2.24%
ROICexc(3y)2.93%
ROICexc(5y)2.69%
ROICexgc(3y)4.38%
ROICexgc(5y)4.19%
ROCE(3y)3.48%
ROCE(5y)3.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.52%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y2.18%
PM growth 3Y51.57%
PM growth 5Y-10.56%
GM growth 3Y-2.49%
GM growth 5Y-2.41%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 3.21
Debt/EBITDA 1.9
Cap/Depr 57.62%
Cap/Sales 1.46%
Interest Coverage 3.93
Cash Conversion 93.32%
Profit Quality 94.72%
Current Ratio 1.75
Quick Ratio 1.53
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score6
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)48.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)55.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.5%
Profit Quality(3y)73.78%
Profit Quality(5y)92.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.68%
EPS 3Y-6.36%
EPS 5Y8.82%
EPS Q2Q%-49.29%
EPS Next Y44.43%
EPS Next 2Y16.9%
EPS Next 3Y22.92%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y11.2%
Sales Q2Q%0.42%
Revenue Next Year5.61%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.78%
EBIT growth 3Y5.12%
EBIT growth 5Y13.62%
EBIT Next Year87.46%
EBIT Next 3Y31.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-15.05%
FCF growth 3Y21.65%
FCF growth 5Y14.3%
OCF growth 1Y-14.69%
OCF growth 3Y13.8%
OCF growth 5Y10.5%

GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B / GHC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GHC.


What is the valuation status for GHC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GHC stock?

GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GHC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC) is 23.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.


What is the expected EPS growth for GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GRAHAM HOLDINGS CO-CLASS B (GHC) is expected to grow by 44.43% in the next year.