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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Graham Holdings Co's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $419 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Graham Holdings Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.39.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Graham Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-388.64.
Graham Holdings Co Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Graham Holdings Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Graham Holdings Co's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Graham Holdings Co's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Graham Holdings Co Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Graham Holdings Co Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a Accounts Receivable of $419 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Accounts Receivable too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Accounts Receivable is $419 Mil. Overall, Graham Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graham Holdings Co's Accounts Receivable compare to SEB and OTTR?
Graham Holdings Co's Accounts Receivable of $419 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Conglomerates company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. Graham Holdings Co's current Accounts Receivable is $419 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Graham Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graham Holdings Co (GHC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,002.83, compared to a current price of $1,166.93 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $419 Mil. Graham Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current Accounts Receivable is $419 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Graham Holdings Co (GHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graham Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,166.93 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,002.83.
GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GHC:
Accounts Receivable: $419 Mil
GF Value™: $1,002.83 vs. price of $1,166.93 (16.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified holding company with operations spanning educational services, television broadcasting, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive dealerships, and other businesses. The Company's education activities are conducted through Kaplan, whose services include academic preparation programs for international students, English-language programs, exam preparation, and career and academic advisement. These services are provided to students, schools, and colleges, both domestically and outside the United States. It operates through seven reportable segments: Kaplan International, Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan Supplemental Education, Television Broadcasting, CSI, Manufacturing and Automotive, with key revenue coming from the Education and Automotive segments.
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