Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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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 Moat Score?

Graham Holdings Co STU:WPOB +1.00% 32 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 2026. 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 622 Conglomerates companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks better than 94.69% on this metric.

Graham Holdings Co has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Graham Holdings Co has Narrow Moat: Graham Holdings has a solid narrow moat due to its diversified media and education assets, which provide some market leadership and brand strength. However, it lacks significant network effects or customer switching costs, and its cost advantages are not substantial enough to warrant a wide moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Graham Holdings Co might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Graham Holdings Co  (STU:WPOB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Graham Holdings Co Moat Score Related Terms

STU:WPOB vs LAUR, TAL, CVSA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Graham Holdings Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #33 out of 622 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Moat Score too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #33 out of 622 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 Moat Score compare to LAUR and TAL?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #33 out of 622 companies for Moat Score. This places Graham Holdings Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Graham Holdings Co's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 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:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €831.43 vs. price of €1,010.00 (21.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs

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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