Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) Quick Ratio: 1.54 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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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 Quick Ratio?

Graham Holdings Co STU:WPOB +1.00% 32 Quick Ratio is 1.54 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.53. 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 566 Conglomerates companies, Graham Holdings Co ranks better than 66.43% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Graham Holdings Co's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.54.

Graham Holdings Co has a quick ratio of 1.54. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

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

STU:WPOB' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 1.53   Max: 2.24
Current: 1.54

During the past 13 years, Graham Holdings Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.24. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.53.

STU:WPOB's Quick Ratio is ranked better than
66.43% of 566 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 1.185 vs STU:WPOB: 1.54

Graham Holdings Co  (STU:WPOB) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Graham Holdings Co Quick Ratio Related Terms


Graham Holdings Co Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's Quick 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 Quick Ratio Chart

Graham Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.27 1.26 1.50 1.53

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
Quick Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.10 1.14 1.53 1.54

STU:WPOB vs LAUR, TAL, CVSA: Quick Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


STU:WPOB
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Graham Holdings Co Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

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

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(2076.155-259.078)/1185.842
=1.53

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

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(1910.746-265.462)/1065.965
=1.54

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 1.54 mean?
Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) has a Quick Ratio of 1.54 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Graham Holdings Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #190 out of 566 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.54 is near median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.24. The Conglomerates industry median Quick Ratio is 1.19. Graham Holdings Co's value of 1.54 is 30% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #190 out of 566 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to LAUR and TAL?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #190 out of 566 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Graham Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.19. Graham Holdings Co's value of 1.54 is 30% above this benchmark. Historically, Graham Holdings Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 Quick Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Quick Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 1.19, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.54 is 30% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.53. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 30% above the Conglomerates industry median of 1.19. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB), the current Quick Ratio is 1.54 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:

  • Quick Ratio: 1.54 (near median its 10-year median of 1.53)
  • 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: 30% above the Conglomerates median (#190 of 566)

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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