Graham Holdings Co
NYSE: GHC · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES
Updated 2026-04-29
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) Stock Valuation Analysis
Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for GHC.
Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.
GHC historical valuation range
Where current P/E sits in GHC's own 5Y range.
GHC intrinsic value (DCF)
DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.
Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.
GHC valuation signals
Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.
P/E Ratio — History
Current: 17.30x
P/S Ratio — History
Current: 1.02x
Is GHC overvalued in 2026?
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) currently trades at $1,150.00 per share with a market capitalization of $5,001,453,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 46/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 17.3x, above its 5-year median of 16.3x. The PEG ratio of 4.04 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.
Looking at its own history, GHC is currently trading more expensive than 71% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 71th percentile of its historical range, a reasonable but unremarkable position.
Our discounted cash flow model estimates GHC's intrinsic value at $1,145.59 per share, against the current market price of $1,150.00. This implies a margin of safety of +3.19%. The stock is priced close to its estimated fair value, offering limited upside without further operational improvement.
The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.
Bottom line: GHC appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 46/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is GHC overvalued in 2026?
Based on a Smart Value Score of 46/100, GHC appears overvalued. Current price exceeds what fundamentals currently justify.
What is GHC's fair value?
Our DCF model estimates GHC's intrinsic value at $1,145.59 per share, versus the current price of $1,150.00. This produces a margin of safety of +3.19%.
What P/E ratio does GHC trade at?
GHC trades at a P/E of 17.3x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 16.3x.
Is GHC a buy based on valuation?
WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 46/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile skews cautious. Consider waiting for a better price or clearer operational improvement.
How does GHC's valuation compare to its history?
On P/E, GHC currently sits in the 71th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is above its long-run median relative to where it has traded over the period.
What is GHC's Smart Value Score?
GHC's Smart Value Score is 46/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.