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Graham Holdings Company

GHC Mid Cap

Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$1,174.18
+1.55% today
52W: $882.21 – $1,224.76
52W Low: $882.21 Position: 85.2% 52W High: $1,224.76

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
17.36x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
17.53x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
1.02x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
10.49x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
0.64%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$5.1B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
6%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
5.97%
Net profit margin
ROE
6.72%
Return on Equity
Beta
0.72
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
5.6%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
18,500
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Fair
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
None
1 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$990.00
-15.69% upside
Target Range
$990.00 – $990.00

About the Company

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. In addition, the company offers in-home specialty pharmacy infusio

Sector: Consumer Defensive Industry: Education & Training Services Country: United States Employees: 12,747 Exchange: NYQ

Graham Holdings Company Stock at a Glance

Graham Holdings Company (GHC) is currently trading at $1,174.18 with a market capitalization of $5.1B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 17.36x, with a forward P/E of 17.53x. The 52-week range spans from $882.21 to $1,224.76; the current price is 4.1% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +6.0%. The net profit margin stands at 5.97%.

💰 Dividend

Graham Holdings Company pays an annual dividend of $7.52 per share, representing a yield of 0.64%. The payout ratio stands at 10.76%.

📊 Analyst Rating

1 analysts rate Graham Holdings Company (GHC) on consensus: None. The average price target is $990.00, implying -15.69% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $990.00 to $990.00.

Graham Holdings Company: The Investment Case in Detail

Graham Holdings Company (GHC) operates in the Consumer Defensive — specifically Education & Training Services — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

Valuation in Context

At a PEG of 4.04, investors are paying more than three times the growth rate for each unit of earnings — that pricing assumes growth not only continues but accelerates from here.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Solid balance sheet with low debt (D/E 28.41)
  • Positive free cash flow
Weaknesses

No significant red flags in current metrics.

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$1,120.85
+4.76% vs. price
200-Day MA
$1,100.79
+6.67% vs. price
Below 52W High
−4.1%
$1,224.76
Above 52W Low
+33.1%
$882.21

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
0.72 · Defensive
Moves less than the overall market
Short Interest
5.6% · Elevated
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
28.41 · Low
Total debt / equity

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior, elevated short interest (5.6%).

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $1,120.85
200-Day MA: $1,100.79
Volume: 13,970
Avg. Volume: 18,500
Short Ratio: 6.01
P/B Ratio: 1.07x
Debt/Equity: 28.41x
Free Cash Flow: $207.2M

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
0.64%
Annual Rate
$7.52
Payout Ratio
10.76%

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