Graham Holdings CoGHC -1.08%90 EV-to-FCF is 17.45 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 21.07. GuruFocus rates GHC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $951.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Education companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks worse than 70.26% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Graham Holdings Co's Enterprise Value is $5,118 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $293 Mil. Therefore, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GHC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.44 Med: 21.07 Max: 250.06
Current: 17.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Graham Holdings Co was 250.06. The lowest was 8.44. And the median was 21.07.
GHC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 70.26% of 195
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.35
vs GHC: 17.45
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $1141.42.
Graham Holdings Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $67.570.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Graham Holdings Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Graham Holdings Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Graham Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is $5,118 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $293 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-FCF of 17.45 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 21.07. Over the past decade, Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.44 to 250.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #137 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.45 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 21.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.44 to a high of 250.06. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.35. Graham Holdings Co's value of 17.45 is 86.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #137 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, which is below 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-FCF compare to LAUR and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #137 out of 195 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Graham Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.35. Graham Holdings Co's value of 17.45 is 86.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Graham Holdings Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.44 to 250.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.07 vs. the industry median of 9.35, 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.35, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.45 is 86.6% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current EV-to-FCF is 17.45, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 21.07. 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 $951.25, compared to a current price of $1,141.42 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.45, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 21.07 and 86.6% above the Education industry median of 9.35. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.45 as of Jun. 30, 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 $1,141.42 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of $951.25.
GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GHC:
EV-to-FCF: 17.45 (17% below median its 10-year median of 21.07)
GF Value™: $951.25 vs. price of $1,141.42 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.6% above the Education median (#137 of 195)
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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