Graham Holdings Company (GHC) — Stock Score Summary

Graham Holdings Company (GHC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 67/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (44/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Graham Holdings is a diversified conglomerate with assets in education and media. It lacks a clear, unified moat and has no structural alignment with our 18-month macro themes.

Graham Holdings Company is a diversified education and media enterprise, encompassing Kaplan, Inc. for educational services, several broadcast television stations, and various manufacturing and home health businesses. The company's competitive moat is derived from its diversified portfolio of strong brands, particularly Kaplan's reputation in education, and stable revenue streams from its varied operational segments. Graham Holdings is a unique holding company with a significant footprint in both education and local media, known for its long-term strategic investments.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1K
Market Cap$4.8B
P/E (TTM)16.50
P/E (Forward)16.66
Price/Book1.02
Return on Equity6.7%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity28.41
Gross Margin30.2%
Operating Margin9.1%
Revenue Growth6.0%
Dividend Yield0.7%
Free Cash Flow$207M

Graham Holdings Company operates in the Education & Training Services industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graham Holdings Company’s (GHC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Graham Holdings Company (GHC) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (44), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Graham Holdings Company have an economic moat?
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Graham Holdings Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Graham Holdings Company (GHC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Graham Holdings Company in?
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (United States).
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