Graham Holdings Company (GHC)
Company Info
US3846371041
384637104
Jan 24, 1990
Highlights
$4.07B
$140.41
6.62
$4.80B
$1.42B
$1.24B
$677.41 - $1,015.00
$785.00
3.69%
2.18
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Graham Holdings Company (GHC) returned 8.65% year-to-date (YTD) and 31.03% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, GHC returned 4.81% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.85%.
GHC
8.65%
1.77%
1.15%
31.03%
16.70%
22.66%
4.81%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.51%
6.15%
-2.00%
12.92%
12.68%
14.19%
10.85%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of GHC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.53% | 6.12% | -2.33% | -4.06% | 2.57% | 8.65% | |||||||
| 2024 | 3.67% | -2.51% | 9.30% | -8.41% | 7.28% | -7.03% | 11.01% | 2.63% | 3.34% | 2.84% | 10.41% | -6.36% | 26.32% |
| 2023 | 8.13% | -3.84% | -4.92% | -3.13% | -1.88% | 1.19% | 2.98% | -0.07% | -0.57% | -0.46% | 8.37% | 11.06% | 16.56% |
| 2022 | -5.51% | 1.28% | 1.72% | -2.88% | 3.49% | -7.53% | 5.17% | -4.89% | -4.85% | 16.29% | 3.18% | -6.13% | -3.02% |
| 2021 | 6.51% | 6.03% | -6.39% | 13.28% | 4.24% | -4.32% | 5.09% | -7.20% | -4.48% | -0.30% | -3.30% | 11.18% | 19.25% |
| 2020 | -14.05% | -8.19% | -32.16% | 14.77% | -8.15% | -4.34% | 16.74% | 7.43% | -5.57% | -5.55% | 17.53% | 19.32% | -15.32% |
| 2019 | 3.81% | 3.03% | -0.08% | 9.04% | -8.46% | 1.39% | 7.84% | -5.21% | -5.77% | -4.89% | 0.31% | 1.17% | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 6.47% | -2.19% | 3.82% | 0.35% | -3.68% | 0.90% | -4.40% | 0.65% | 2.96% | 0.54% | 13.41% | -2.79% | 15.78% |
| 2017 | 1.73% | 3.60% | 11.39% | 0.57% | -0.48% | 0.14% | -1.00% | -0.88% | -0.36% | -4.68% | 4.79% | -4.24% | 10.05% |
| 2016 | 0.20% | 0.71% | -1.66% | -0.46% | 4.49% | -1.69% | 3.05% | -2.56% | -1.83% | -1.07% | 3.11% | 4.53% | 6.64% |
| 2015 | 8.91% | 5.46% | 6.41% | -2.30% | 4.70% | 0.38% | 6.56% | -4.06% | -12.78% | -4.06% | -2.03% | -10.40% | -5.77% |
| 2014 | -5.24% | 14.80% | -2.08% | -4.26% | 0.85% | 6.08% | -4.16% | 4.82% | -2.67% | 12.43% | 13.26% | -2.68% | 32.20% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 82, GHC is among the top 18% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Graham Holdings Company (GHC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Graham Holdings Company provided a 0.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.04 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.04 | $6.88 | $6.60 | $6.32 | $6.04 | $5.80 | $5.56 | $5.32 | $5.08 | $4.84 | $8.60 | $6.16 |
Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.79% | 0.95% | 1.05% | 0.96% | 1.09% | 0.87% | 0.83% | 0.91% | 0.95% | 1.77% | 1.18% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Graham Holdings Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $0.00 | $3.60 | |||||||
| 2024 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.72 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.60 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.04 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.80 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.56 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.32 |
| 2017 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.08 |
| 2016 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.84 |
| 2015 | $3.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.65 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.60 |
| 2014 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.16 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Graham Holdings Company has a dividend yield of 0.75%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Graham Holdings Company has a payout ratio of 10.97%, which is below the market average. This means Graham Holdings Company returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Graham Holdings Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Graham Holdings Company was 67.54%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1434 trading sessions.
The current Graham Holdings Company drawdown is 5.78%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -67.54% | Dec 30, 2004 | 1054 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1434 | Nov 14, 2014 | 2488 |
| -62.55% | Jul 31, 2019 | 160 | Mar 18, 2020 | 967 | Jan 22, 2024 | 1127 |
| -40.09% | Jul 8, 2015 | 134 | Jan 15, 2016 | 811 | Apr 8, 2019 | 945 |
| -38.63% | Feb 8, 1990 | 184 | Oct 30, 1990 | 801 | Jan 3, 1994 | 985 |
| -21.93% | Mar 5, 2001 | 148 | Oct 8, 2001 | 131 | Apr 17, 2002 | 279 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Graham Holdings Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Graham Holdings Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 7.8% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Graham Holdings Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GHC, comparing it with other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, GHC has a P/E ratio of 6.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GHC compared to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. GHC currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GHC relative to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, GHC has a P/S ratio of 0.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GHC in comparison with other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, GHC has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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