Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median

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Graham Holdings Co STU:WPOB

32 GF Score

Price €1,010.00

GF Value €831.43

Valuation Modestly Overvalued

8 Warning Signs

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What is Graham Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Graham Holdings Co STU:WPOB +1.00% 32 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.17. 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 313 Conglomerates companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks better than 93.93% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:WPOB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.07

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Graham Holdings Co was 0.63. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.17.

STU:WPOB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
93.93% of 313 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs STU:WPOB: 0.07

As of today (2026-07-26), the Dividend Yield % of Graham Holdings Co is 0.63%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Graham Holdings Co was 1.75%. The lowest was 0.59%. And the median was 0.91%.

Graham Holdings Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.63.

During the past 12 months, Graham Holdings Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Graham Holdings Co was 46.20% per year. The lowest was -20.70% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Graham Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Graham Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Graham Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Graham Holdings Co Annual Data

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Dec21

Dec22

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0.11

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0.63

Graham Holdings Co Quarterly Data
	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24	Mar25	Jun25	Sep25	Dec25	Mar26
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STU:WPOB vs LAUR, TAL, CVSA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Graham Holdings Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	6.149	/	9.778
	=	0.63

Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.626	/	18.983
	=	0.09

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 mean?

Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #19 out of 313 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.

Is Graham Holdings Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Graham Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.63. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Graham Holdings Co's value of 0.09 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #19 out of 313 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LAUR and TAL?

According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #19 out of 313 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Graham Holdings Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Graham Holdings Co's value of 0.09 is 75% below this benchmark. Historically, Graham Holdings Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Conglomerates company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.36, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 75% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 75% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €831.43 vs. price of €1,010.00 (21.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs
Industry Position: 75% below the Conglomerates median (#19 of 313)

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

Industry Industrials Conglomerates

Comparable Companies LAUR TAL CVSA LOPE LRN EDU UTI PRDO MH STRA NSE:PWL HKSE:01797 HKSE:09636 COUR SZSE:002607 OHEL:SANOMA LINC JSE:ADH SAU:4291 AFYA

Other Exchanges GHC:USA

Address 1812 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA, USA, 22209

Website https://www.ghco.com

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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