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Graham Holdings Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $392 Mil. Graham Holdings Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,518 Mil.
Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Graham Holdings Co had a gross margin of 30.10% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Graham Holdings Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Graham Holdings Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Graham Holdings Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $1,518 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a Gross Profit of $1,518 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Gross Profit too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Gross Profit is $1,518 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 Gross Profit compare to SEB and OTTR?
Graham Holdings Co's Gross Profit of $1,518 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 Gross Profit for a Conglomerates company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. Graham Holdings Co's current Gross Profit is $1,518 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 $1,002.83, compared to a current price of $1,166.93 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,518 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current Gross Profit is $1,518 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 $1,166.93 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,002.83.
GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GHC:
Gross Profit: $1,518 Mil
GF Value™: $1,002.83 vs. price of $1,166.93 (16.4% above fair value)
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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