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Item 1. Business. Graham Holdings Company (the Company) is a diversified holding company whose operations include educational services, television broadcasting, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive dealerships and other businesses. Through Kaplan, Inc. (Kaplan), the Company provides a wide variety of educational services to students, schools, colleges, universities and businesses, both domestically and outside the United States (U.S.). Kaplan’s educational services include academic preparation programs for international students, English-language programs, operations support services for pre-college, certificate, undergraduate and graduate programs, exam preparation for high school and graduate students and for professional certifications and licensures, career and academic advisement services to businesses, and a United Kingdom (U.K.) sixth-form college that prepares students for A-level examinations.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.9B | 4.9B | 4.8B | 4.4B | 3.9B | 3.2B |
| Net Income | 291M | 291M | 720M | 204M | 67M | 350M |
| EPS | $66.47 | $66.47 | $163.40 | $43.82 | $13.79 | $70.45 |
| Free Cash Flow | 275M | 275M | 324M | 166M | 153M | 40M |
| ROIC | 2.7% | 3.0% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Gross Margin | 19.4% | 19.4% | 19.9% | 15.7% | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.26 |
| Dividends/Share | $7.17 | $7.20 | $6.88 | $6.60 | $6.32 | $6.04 |
| Operating Income | 235M | 235M | 216M | 69M | 84M | 77M |
| Operating Margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| ROE | 6.1% | 6.4% | 17.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 4M | 4M | 4M | 5M | 5M | 5M |
Graham Holdings Co passes 1 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
Graham Holdings Co trades at 17.1x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 10.9x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 4.0x vs a median of 17.9x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 5.5% with a gross margin of 17.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 0.7%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +56.5%.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a current P/E ratio of 17.1, compared to its historical median P/E of 10.9. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.5%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a market capitalization of $5.0B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, Graham Holdings Co (GHC) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 0.63%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 0.07%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Graham Holdings Co (GHC) appears fair. The current P/E of 17.1 is 57% above its historical median of 10.9. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 3.9%.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) operates in the Services-Educational Services industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) reported annual revenue of $4.9 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a net profit margin of 5.9%. This is a modest margin.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) generated $275 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $66.47 in its most recent fiscal year.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 6.4%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a 5-year average gross margin of 17.9%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 16 years of financial data for Graham Holdings Co (GHC), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a book value per share of $1096.34, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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