Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsGrand Canyon Education Inc (LOPE)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,036.87
-2.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.70B
LOPE
Grand Canyon Education Inc
$162.45
-1.19%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 344% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $1.11B). LOPE leads profitability with a 19.5% profit margin vs 6.0%. LOPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. LOPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LOPE
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-145.2%
Fair Value
$452.27
Current Price
$1036.87
$584.60 premium
Margin of Safety
+12.0%
Fair Value
$182.19
Current Price
$162.45
$19.74 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 35.1%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 80.1%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LOPE
The strongest argument for LOPE centers on Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.5% and operating margin at 35.1%. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LOPE
The primary concerns for LOPE are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LOPE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
LOPE generates stronger free cash flow (123M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOPE scores higher overall (66/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 19.5% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Graham Holdings Co
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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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides educational services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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