Coursera Inc (COUR)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
COUR
Coursera Inc
$5.47
-1.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.53B
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,132.53
+1.48%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 544% more annual revenue ($4.98B vs $773.90M). GHC leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -8.2%. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COUR
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
GHC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.1%
Fair Value
$8.58
Current Price
$5.47
$3.11 discount
Margin of Safety
-31.6%
Fair Value
$842.74
Current Price
$1132.53
$289.79 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -10.1% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COUR
The strongest argument for COUR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : COUR
The primary concerns for COUR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COUR profiles as a turnaround stock while GHC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
COUR is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
GHC generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 33/100). COUR offers better value entry with a 33.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coursera Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects students, educators, and institutions. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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