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Graham (GHC)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $1112.0 | Market Cap: $4.8 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Education Services

Graham (GHC)


Market Price (12/4/2025): $1112.0
Market Cap: $4.8 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Education Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 15%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 10%, FCF Yield is 7.1%
 
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
 
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Hydrogen Economy, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Green Hydrogen Production, Show more.
 
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 15%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 10%, FCF Yield is 7.1%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Hydrogen Economy, Energy Transition & Decarbonization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Green Hydrogen Production, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

GHC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Report. Graham Holdings Company reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on October 29, 2025. The company's revenue reached $1,278.9 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $1,223.80 million. Additionally, net income attributable to common shares significantly increased to $122.9 million ($27.91 per share) from $72.5 million ($16.42 per share) in the prior year's third quarter. The education segment was a key driver, showing a 41% rise in operating income, contributing to higher profitability despite declines in television broadcasting and automotive segments.

2. Significant Institutional Investment Increase. Prudential Financial Inc. increased its stake in Graham Holdings Company (GHC) by 8.5% in the second quarter, as reported on December 1, 2025. The institutional investor acquired an additional 507 shares, bringing its total holdings to 6,455 shares valued at approximately $5.99 million. This transaction exceeded the USD 5 million threshold, indicating increased institutional confidence in the company.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
GHC Return-15%19%-3%17%26%28%84%
Peers Return24%-2%-18%-5%0%-12%-17%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GHC Win Rate42%50%50%42%67%60% 
Peers Win Rate27%10%19%25%21%22% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GHC Max Drawdown-56%-1%-16%-7%-4%-2% 
Peers Max Drawdown-18%-6%-26%-19%-18%-15% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: LOPE, FCHL, GV, MH, MKTR. See GHC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventGHCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-22.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.8%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven443 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-56.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven130.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven393 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-16.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven20.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1514 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-64.2%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven179.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2076 days1480 days

Compare to LOPE, FCHL, GV, MH, MKTR


In The Past

Graham's stock fell -22.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/21/2021. A -22.4% loss requires a 28.8% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
BBWI_11302025_Dip_Buyer_1M_Insider_Buying_GTE_1Mil_EBITp+DE11302025BBWIBath & Body WorksDip BuyDB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider Buying
Buying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap
6.8%6.8%0.0%
HRB_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025HRBH&R BlockDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
0.5%0.5%0.0%
LRN_11262025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11262025LRNStrideDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.6%-2.6%-2.6%
ABNB_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025ABNBAirbnbDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.7%3.7%0.0%
MTN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025MTNVail ResortsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
1.3%1.3%-1.6%

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Financials

GHCLOPEFCHLGVMHMKTRMedian
NameGraham Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryMcGraw H.Monkey T. 
Mkt Price1,108.95153.720.341.4717.27-17.27
Mkt Cap4.84.3----4.5
Rev LTM4,9061,091--1,948-1,948
Op Inc LTM286297--224-286
FCF LTM361242----301
FCF 3Y Avg256223----239
CFO LTM435279----357
CFO 3Y Avg339262----301

Growth & Margins

GHCLOPEFCHLGVMHMKTRMedian
NameGraham Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryMcGraw H.Monkey T. 
Rev Chg LTM4.1%7.0%--13.3%-7.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.7%6.5%----8.1%
Rev Chg Q5.9%9.6%--27.8%-9.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.5%2.1%--6.4%-2.1%
Op Mgn LTM5.8%27.2%--11.5%-11.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.0%26.6%--6.2%-6.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%0.1%--4.4%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM8.9%25.6%----17.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.2%25.8%----16.5%
FCF/Rev LTM7.4%22.2%----14.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.4%21.8%----13.6%

Valuation

GHCLOPEFCHLGVMHMKTRMedian
NameGraham Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryMcGraw H.Monkey T. 
Mkt Cap4.84.3----4.5
P/S1.05.6----3.3
P/EBIT4.219.2----11.7
P/E7.028.8----17.9
P/CFO11.721.8----16.8
Total Yield14.7%3.5%----9.1%
Dividend Yield0.3%0.0%----0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.6%5.1%----5.8%
D/E0.20.0----0.1
Net D/E-0.0-0.0-----0.0

Returns

GHCLOPEFCHLGVMHMKTRMedian
NameGraham Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryMcGraw H.Monkey T. 
1M Rtn7.0%-16.1%-25.0%-5.2%58.4%--5.2%
3M Rtn1.0%-25.2%--4.5%15.8%--1.8%
6M Rtn16.4%-21.1%--31.3%---21.1%
12M Rtn18.1%-7.6%--0.7%---0.7%
3Y Rtn87.6%40.6%--85.8%--40.6%
1M Excs Rtn7.0%-16.1%-25.0%-5.1%58.5%--5.1%
3M Excs Rtn-6.9%-30.4%-97.3%-6.0%11.2%--6.9%
6M Excs Rtn1.6%-35.8%--46.0%---35.8%
12M Excs Rtn6.5%-20.2%--14.8%---14.8%
3Y Excs Rtn5.2%-33.7%--158.0%---33.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Prepaid Pension Cost2,1141,6582,3071,7081,292
Kaplan international1,5381,4801,4941,4561,455
Investments in Marketable Equity Securities690610810573585
Automotive597427238  
Manufacturing432486486552564
Television broadcasting420431449454464
Other businesses369476690518567
Healthcare265250195161160
Supplemental education250268287275312
Higher education188174188187197
Investments in Affiliates186186155156162
Corporate Costs947169348104
Kaplan corporate and other4665585868
Total7,1886,5827,4266,4445,931


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity84,194
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120252.7%
Average Daily Volume24,015
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.51
Basic Shares Quantity4,334,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251029202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025730202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025430202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024226202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241030202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024731202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024501202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231101202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023802202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023503202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221102202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022803202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022504202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021