What is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.'s (PPHC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) is 14/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (19), Value (35), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. have an economic moat?

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) has a Quality factor score of 19/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 14/100. 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 Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. in?

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Consulting Services industry (United States).

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PPHC

STRONG SELL

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $270M · Avg Vol: $1M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-42.0%

D/E

0.7x

Dividend %

4.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) is a leading provider of advisory services on public policy, government relations, and strategic communications. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services to a diverse client base, navigating complex political and regulatory landscapes. Its competitive moat lies in its deep expertise, extensive network of contacts, and integrated service offerings across various policy areas, making it a critical partner for clients engaged with government.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	108.8M	135.0M	149.6M	186.5M	19.7%	197.4M	208.5M	222.7M	9.3%
EPS	-0.70	-0.65	-1.05	-2.37	—	-2.23	—	—	—
Shares	21.9M	23.1M	24.0M	25.2M	+15.1%	30.0M	—	—	—
Debt	18.9M	35.8M	53.7M	68.5M	53.5%	73.1M	—	—	—
Equity	76.0M	82.1M	81.3M	74.9M	-0.5%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	20.7M	10.2M	16.4M	24.8M	6.2%	21.7M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-11.9M	-10.1M	-19.5M	-21.6M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-5.6M	-7.0M	3.3M	2.5M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-10.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$9.42

RSI (14)

72.1

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

-20.8%3.9

ROE

-42.0%3.5

GP/Assets

11.8%35.7

Op. Margin

-3.3%12.4

FCF/Assets

—N/A

Piotroski

36.6

Int. Cover

-9.2x5.5

D/E Ratio

0.67x32.5

Current Ratio

1.71x50.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

-33.1x25.0

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.5x39.6

P/S

1.4x51.4

Div Yield

4.0%78.1

Momentum

52W High %

—N/A

RS 6M

—N/A

SMA 50/200

—N/A

EPS Rev 4W

+1.5%91.5

EPS Rev 12W

-2.2%28.6

EPS Improve

+158%80.1

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$270M

P/E (Forward)

7.2x

Gross Margin

12.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PPHC are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
PPHC	Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.(you)	$270M	14	STRONG SELL
FORR	Forrester Research, Inc.	$172M	69	BUY
RGP	Resources Connection, Inc.	$129M	66	BUY
CRAI	CRA International, Inc.	$1.1B	53	HOLD
SBC	SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated	$314M	88	STRONG BUY
HURN	Huron Consulting Group Inc.	$1.8B	57	HOLD
ICFI	ICF International, Inc.	$1.4B	70	BUY
CEPL	Capstone Energy+, Inc.	$311M	13	STRONG SELL
PESI	Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.	$339M	15	STRONG SELL
AGLX.OL	Agilyx ASA	$283M	9	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) — Stock Score Summary

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 14/100 based on Quality (19/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (40/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$9.42
Market Cap	$270M
P/E (Forward)	7.20
Price/Book	2.47
Return on Equity	-42.0%
Return on Invested Capital	-20.8%
Debt/Equity	0.67x
Gross Margin	12.1%
Operating Margin	-3.3%
Revenue Growth	27.5%
Dividend Yield	4.0%

Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. operates in the Consulting Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.’s (PPHC) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) is 14/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (19), Value (35), and Momentum (40) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. have an economic moat?: Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) has a Quality factor score of 19/100. 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 Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 14/100. 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 Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. in?: Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Consulting Services industry (United States).