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1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Graham Holdings Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.50%.
GHC's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.21% of 241
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: -0.2
vs GHC: 2.50
Graham Holdings Co (NYSE:GHC) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Graham Holdings Co 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GHC vs SEB, OTTR, TTI: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Graham Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Graham Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Graham Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
* 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.
What does a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.50 mean?
Graham Holdings Co (GHC) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 2.50 as of Jun. 2026. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #26 out of 241 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Graham Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Graham Holdings Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.50. Based on the distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #26 out of 241 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 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Graham Holdings Co's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SEB and OTTR?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Graham Holdings Co ranks #26 out of 241 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Graham Holdings Co in the top 11% 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Graham Holdings Co and its competitors. Graham Holdings Co's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.50. 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 $1,003.04, compared to a current price of $1,176.45 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.50. 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Graham Holdings Co (GHC), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 2.50 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 $1,176.45 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,003.04.
GuruFocus considers Graham Holdings Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GHC:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 2.50
GF Value™: $1,003.04 vs. price of $1,176.45 (17.3% 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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