GHC (Graham Holdings Co) Beginning Cash Position: $234 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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GHC Graham Holdings Co GHC
90 GF Score
Price $1,212.77
GF Value $995.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Graham Holdings Co Beginning Cash Position?

Graham Holdings Co GHC +0.21% 90 Beginning Cash Position is $234 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GHC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $995.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Graham Holdings Co's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $234 Mil.

Graham Holdings Co's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2025 ($237 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($311 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2026 ($311 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($234 Mil).

Graham Holdings Co's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($190 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($202 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($202 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($298 Mil).

Graham Holdings Co Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Graham Holdings Co Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Graham Holdings Co Annual Data
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Beginning Cash Position
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Graham Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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Graham Holdings Co Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $234 Mil mean?
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a Beginning Cash Position of $234 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $234 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 Beginning Cash Position compare to SEB and OTTR?
Graham Holdings Co's Beginning Cash Position of $234 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 Beginning Cash Position for a Conglomerates company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position 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 Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. Graham Holdings Co's current Beginning Cash Position is $234 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 $995.25, compared to a current price of $1,212.77 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $234 Mil. Graham Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current Beginning Cash Position is $234 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 $1,212.77 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $995.25. GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GHC:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $234 Mil
  • GF Value™: $995.25 vs. price of $1,212.77 (21.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Co Business Description

Other Exchanges WPOB:Germany
Address 1812 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA, USA, 22209
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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