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Graham Holdings CoGHC +0.21%90 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 5.82. 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. Among 471 Conglomerates companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks better than 73.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Graham Holdings Co's enterprise value is $5,288 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $932 Mil. Therefore, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GHC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.75 Med: 5.82 Max: 8.78
Current: 5.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Graham Holdings Co was 8.78. The lowest was 2.75. And the median was 5.82.
GHC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 73.67% of 471
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.95
vs GHC: 5.68
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Graham Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Graham Holdings Co's share price for today is $1212.77.
Graham Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $124.080.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Graham Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,288 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $932 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co. This is near median its historical median of 5.82. Over the past decade, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.75 to 8.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #124 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is near median its 10-year median of 5.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 8.78. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Graham Holdings Co's value of 5.68 is 36.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #124 out of 471 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to SEB and OTTR?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #124 out of 471 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Graham Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95. Graham Holdings Co's value of 5.68 is 36.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Graham Holdings Co's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.75 to 8.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.82 vs. the industry median of 8.95, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Conglomerates companies is 8.95, based on 471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.68 is 36.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.82. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.82 and 36.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 8.95. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.68 as of Aug. 06, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 5.68 (near median its 10-year median of 5.82)
GF Value™: $995.25 vs. price of $1,212.77 (21.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% below the Conglomerates median (#124 of 471)
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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