Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) Days Inventory: 32.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 34% Above Median

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STU:WPOB Graham Holdings Co STU:WPOB
32 GF Score
Price €1,010.00
GF Value €831.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Graham Holdings Co Days Inventory?

Graham Holdings Co STU:WPOB +1.00% 32 Days Inventory is 32.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 24.17. GuruFocus rates STU:WPOB with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €831.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Conglomerates companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks better than 79.48% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Graham Holdings Co's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €262 Mil. Graham Holdings Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €741 Mil. Hence, Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

STU:WPOB' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.96   Med: 24.17   Max: 32.55
Current: 30.34

During the past 13 years, Graham Holdings Co's highest Days Inventory was 32.55. The lowest was 14.96. And the median was 24.17.

STU:WPOB's Days Inventory is ranked better than
79.48% of 497 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 73.22 vs STU:WPOB: 30.34

Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (31.62) to Mar. 2026 (32.28). It might indicate that Graham Holdings Co's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Graham Holdings Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Graham Holdings Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.


Graham Holdings Co  (STU:WPOB) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Graham Holdings Co's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Graham Holdings Co's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 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

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Graham Holdings Co Days Inventory Related Terms


Graham Holdings Co Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Graham Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Graham Holdings Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:WPOB vs LAUR, TAL, CVSA: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Graham Holdings Co Days Inventory vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory falls into.


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Graham Holdings Co Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (282.497 + 259.078) / 2 ) / 2939.192*365
=270.7875 / 2939.192*365
=33.63

Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (259.078 + 265.462) / 2 ) / 741.478*365 / 4
=262.27 / 741.478*365 / 4
=32.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 32.28 mean?
Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) has a Days Inventory of 32.28 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 24.17. Over the past decade, Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 14.96 to 32.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #102 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 32.28 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 24.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.96 to a high of 32.55. The Conglomerates industry median Days Inventory is 73.22. Graham Holdings Co's value of 32.28 is 55.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #102 out of 497 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Graham Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graham Holdings Co's Days Inventory compare to LAUR and TAL?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #102 out of 497 companies for Days Inventory. This places Graham Holdings Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 73.22. Graham Holdings Co's value of 32.28 is 55.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Graham Holdings Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 14.96 to 32.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.17 vs. the industry median of 73.22, Graham Holdings Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Conglomerates company?
The median Days Inventory among Conglomerates companies is 73.22, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current Days Inventory of 32.28 is 55.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Days Inventory is 73.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current Days Inventory is 32.28, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 24.17. 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 (STU:WPOB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €831.43, compared to a current price of €1,010.00 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 32.28, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 24.17 and 55.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 73.22. Graham Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB), the current Days Inventory is 32.28 as of Mar. 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 (STU:WPOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Graham Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1,010.00 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €831.43. GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WPOB:

  • Days Inventory: 32.28 (34% above median its 10-year median of 24.17)
  • GF Value™: €831.43 vs. price of €1,010.00 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.9% below the Conglomerates median (#102 of 497)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WPOB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Graham Holdings Co Business Description

Other Exchanges GHC:USA
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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