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Graham Holdings CoGHC -0.41%91 EV-to-OCF is 16.12 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates GHC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $995.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 560 Conglomerates companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks worse than 71.43% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Graham Holdings Co's Enterprise Value is $5,267 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $327 Mil. Therefore, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GHC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.57 Med: 13.93 Max: 23.29
Current: 16.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Graham Holdings Co was 23.29. The lowest was 6.57. And the median was 13.93.
GHC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 71.43% of 560
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.595
vs GHC: 16.12
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:GHC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $1207.75.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Graham Holdings Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Graham Holdings Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Graham Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,267 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $327 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-OCF of 16.12 as of Aug. 06, 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.57 to 23.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #400 out of 560 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-OCF of 16.12 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.57 to a high of 23.29. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.60. Graham Holdings Co's value of 16.12 is 87.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #400 out of 560 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Graham Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-OCF compare to SEB and OTTR?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #400 out of 560 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Graham Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.60. Graham Holdings Co's value of 16.12 is 87.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Graham Holdings Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 6.57 to 23.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 8.60, Graham Holdings Co has consistently been above 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-OCF for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Conglomerates companies is 8.60, based on 560 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-OCF of 16.12 is 87.6% above 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-OCF is 16.12, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.93. 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 $1,207.75 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.12, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 87.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 8.60. Graham Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.12 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 $1,207.75 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $995.25.
GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GHC:
EV-to-OCF: 16.12 (16% above median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: $995.25 vs. price of $1,207.75 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.6% above the Conglomerates median (#400 of 560)
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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