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ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Graham Holdings Co's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.28%.
Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB) ROCE % Explanation
ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.
Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.
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Graham Holdings Co ROCE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Graham Holdings Co's ROCE % 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.
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The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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 (STU:WPOB) has a ROCE % of 3.28% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Graham Holdings Co's ROCE % too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 3.28%. The Conglomerates industry median ROCE % is 7.04. Graham Holdings Co's value of 3.28% is 53.4% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to LAUR and TAL?
Graham Holdings Co's ROCE % of 3.28% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.04. Graham Holdings Co's value of 3.28% is 53.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Conglomerates company?
The median ROCE % among Conglomerates companies is 7.04, based on 559 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Graham Holdings Co's current ROCE % of 3.28% is 53.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROCE % is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Graham Holdings Co's current ROCE % is 3.28%. 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 ROCE % is 3.28% and 53.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 7.04. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (STU:WPOB), the current ROCE % is 3.28% 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:
ROCE %: 3.28%
GF Value™: €831.43 vs. price of €1,010.00 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% below the Conglomerates median
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 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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