Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsStride Inc (LRN)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,036.87
-2.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.70B
LRN
Stride Inc
$85.06
-2.69%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 95% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $2.52B). LRN leads profitability with a 12.7% profit margin vs 6.0%. LRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. LRN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LRN
Strong Buy77
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
+71.8%
Fair Value
$304.67
Current Price
$85.06
$219.61 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 47.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 108.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 80.1%
No major concerns identified
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 : LRN
The strongest argument for LRN centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 47.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 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 : LRN
No major red flags identified for LRN, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a hypergrowth stock while LRN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
LRN is growing revenue faster at 47.8% — sustainability is the question.
LRN generates stronger free cash flow (106M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LRN scores higher overall (77/100 vs 51/100) and 47.8% revenue growth. 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
Stride, Inc., a technology-based education company, provides its own and third-party online educational services, software systems and curricula to facilitate individualized learning for students primarily in kindergarten through grade 12 (K -12) in the United States and internationally. .
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