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Discover Graham Holdings' revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples, acquisitions, and investment history, alongside public comparables like Mango Excellent Media, Oriental Pearl Group, Laureate Education, Sphere Entertainment and more.

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About Graham Holdings

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.


Founded

2003

HQ

United States

Employees

19.9K

Website

ghco.com

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $5B
Net Income: $297M

EV

$5B

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Graham Holdings Financials

Graham Holdings reported last 12-month revenue of $5B.

In the same LTM period, Graham Holdings generated $297M in net income.

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Graham Holdings P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, Graham Holdings reported revenue of $5B and EBITDA of $741M.

Graham Holdings is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 30%, EBITDA margin of 15%, and net margin of 6%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$5B$5B$4B$5B$5B
Gross Profit-$1B$1B$1B$1B
Gross Margin-30%30%31%30%
EBITDA-$741M$665M$1B$741M
EBITDA Margin-15%15%30%15%
EBIT Margin-5%4%6%5%
Net Profit$297M$292M$205M$725M$292M
Net Margin6%6%5%15%6%
Net Debt-$614M---

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Graham Holdings Stock Performance

Graham Holdings has current market cap of $5B, and enterprise value of $5B.

Market Cap Evolution


Graham Holdings' stock price is $1,106.19.

Graham Holdings share price increased by 0.8% in the last 30 days, and by 16.9% in the last year.

Graham Holdings has an EPS (earnings per share) of $67.86.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$5B$5B-0.4%0.8%4.6%16.9%$67.86

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Graham Holdings Valuation Multiples

Graham Holdings trades at 1.0x EV/Revenue multiple, and 6.6x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


Graham Holdings Financial Valuation Multiples

As of June 3, 2026, Graham Holdings has market cap of $5B and EV of $5B.

Graham Holdings has a P/E ratio of 16.1x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue1.0x1.0x1.1x1.0x1.0x
EV/EBITDA-6.6x7.4x3.4x6.6x
EV/EBIT-19.8x29.1x18.5x19.8x
EV/Gross Profit-3.3x3.7x3.3x3.3x
P/E16.1x16.3x23.2x6.6x16.3x
EV/FCF-17.8x29.5x15.1x17.8x

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Graham Holdings Margins & Growth Rates

Graham Holdings grew revenue by 6% but EBITDA decreased by 41% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, Graham Holdings reported gross margin of 30%, EBITDA margin of 15%, and net margin of 6%.

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Graham Holdings Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin30%31%30%-
EBITDA Margin15%30%15%8%
EBIT Margin5%6%5%6%
Net Margin6%15%6%6%
FCF Margin6%7%6%6%

Graham Holdings Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth6%9%3%6%
Gross Profit Growth-12%0%-
EBITDA Growth(41%)118%(49%)(41%)
EBIT Growth37%58%(7%)37%
Net Profit Growth4%253%(60%)4%
FCF Growth20%95%(15%)20%

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Graham Holdings Operational KPIs

Graham Holdings' revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.2M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

Graham Holdings' Rule of 40 is 14% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

Graham Holdings' Rule of X is 23% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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Last FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4014%---
Bessemer Rule of X23%---
Revenue per Employee$0.2M---
Opex per Employee$0.1M---
Opex to Revenue25%26%25%25%

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Graham Holdings Competitors

Graham Holdings competitors include Mango Excellent Media, Oriental Pearl Group, Laureate Education, Sphere Entertainment, Duolingo, Nippon Television, ITV plc, Stride, Covista and Enlight Media.

Most Graham Holdings public comparables operate across Education & Training, Learning Platforms, TV Broadcasting and EduTech.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Mango Excellent Media2.2x2.2x4.3x4.3x
Oriental Pearl Group3.2x3.1x11.1x12.3x
Laureate Education3.1x2.9x9.9x9.5x
Sphere Entertainment4.4x4.2x11.6x18.6x
Duolingo3.8x3.6x13.0x12.9x
Nippon Television1.0x1.0x5.8x5.9x
ITV plc0.9x0.9x6.2x6.2x
Stride1.6x1.6x6.8x6.4x

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Acquisitions by Graham Holdings

Graham Holdings has acquired 6 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Graham Holdings was on April 5th 2021. Graham Holdings acquired Leaf Group for $323M (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Acquisitions by Graham Holdings

Leaf Group
Framebridge
Clyde's Restaurant Group
Hoover Treated Wood Products
Description
Leaf Group is a digital media and marketplace company that operates creator-focused platforms in lifestyle categories. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, it manages e-commerce sites such as Society6 for art prints, Saatchi Art for original paintings, The Other Art Fair for artist events in cities like London and New York, and Deny Designs for home decor. Its media properties include Livestrong.com for health advice, eHow for tutorials, Hunker for home improvement, and Techwalla for gadgets. Acquired by Nexstar Media Group in 2020, Leaf Group connects millions of creators with buyers through content studios and targeted advertising.
Framebridge is a direct-to-consumer custom framing service operating from Washington, DC headquarters with manufacturing in Richmond, Kentucky, and Lanham, Maryland. Customers upload photos or mail artwork for handcrafted frames starting from 8x10 inches in styles like ornate wood or sleek metal, including mats and UV glass. Launched in 2014, the platform ships ready-to-hang pieces nationwide with tracking, partnering with retailers for gallery-quality presentation.
Clyde's Restaurant Group is a Washington, D.C.-based operator of 13 upscale dining and entertainment venues including Clyde's locations, Old Ebbitt Grill, 1789 Restaurant, The Hamilton, The Soundry, and The Tombs. It serves American cuisine in historic settings across the Mid-Atlantic region, blending fine dining with live music and event spaces.
Hoover Treated Wood Products is a Thomson-headquartered supplier of pressure-treated lumber, plywood, and timbers for residential and commercial construction. The company produces fire-retardant and preservative-treated products meeting ICC-ES standards for decking, fencing, and structural applications. Hoover distributes through lumberyards across Georgia and the Southeast.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Thomson, GA
Deal Date5 Apr 202119 May 202031 Jul 201929 Mar 2017
Valuation$323M$54Mundisclosed$212M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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Investments by Graham Holdings

Graham Holdings has invested in 13 companies to date.

Latest investment by Graham Holdings was on October 26th 2022. Graham Holdings invested in N2K Networks in their $5M Series A round (EV/Revenue multiple available to Pro users).

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Latest Investments by Graham Holdings

N2K Networks
Reach Mobile
Clasp.com
Rize
Description
N2K Networks is a Fulton-headquartered provider of cybersecurity news and intelligence streams since 2022. Based in Maryland, it delivers podcasts, briefings, and analysis to professionals in government and enterprise sectors, covering threats from state actors and ransomware groups.
Reach Mobile is a no-contract MVNO using the T-Mobile and AT&T 4G LTE networks across the United States. Plans start at $20 monthly for 1GB data with unlimited talk and text, featuring IMEI compatibility checks for BYOD phones. The service emphasizes affordable connectivity with auto-refill options and eSIM support for iPhones and Android devices.
Clasp is a San Francisco-headquartered education finance company providing Income Share Agreements and Deferred Tuition Agreements as alternatives to traditional loans. Rebranded from Stride Funding, it scaled funds under management from $10 million in 2019 to $150 million by 2022, backed by Crosslink Capital, GSV, and Pear VC. Sponsors include Strada Education and Ascendium, with a 2022 partnership alongside Stanford Law School for public service careers.
Rize is a Chicago-based BaaS platform delivering embedded finance APIs for fintechs and brands. Founded in 2015, it powers deposit accounts, payments, cards, and lending products compliant with FDIC insurance through partnerships with banks like Evolve Bank & Trust.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Baltimore, MD
-
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Deal Date26 Oct 20226 Jun 20222 Dec 202128 Sep 2021
RoundSeries ASeries ASeries ASeries A
Raised$5M$8M$12M$11M
InvestorsDataTribe; Graham HoldingsGraham HoldingsFirework Ventures; Flybridge; Graham Holdings; GSV Ventures; JFF Ventures; Juvo Ventures; Pear VC; Sinai Capital Partners; Slow VenturesAlpha Edison; Graham Holdings; Morpheus Ventures; Raptor Group; Red & Blue Ventures; Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund; Room40 Ventures; Third Prime; Walkabout Ventures
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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About Graham Holdings

When was Graham Holdings founded?Graham Holdings was founded in 2003.
Where is Graham Holdings headquartered?Graham Holdings is headquartered in United States.
How many employees does Graham Holdings have?As of today, Graham Holdings has over 19K employees.
Who is the CEO of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings' CEO is Andrew S. Rosen.
Is Graham Holdings publicly listed?Yes, Graham Holdings is a public company listed on NYSE.
What is the stock symbol of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings trades under GHC ticker.
When did Graham Holdings go public?Graham Holdings went public in 1972.
Who are competitors of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings main competitors include Mango Excellent Media, Oriental Pearl Group, Laureate Education, Sphere Entertainment, Duolingo, Nippon Television, ITV plc, Stride, Covista, Enlight Media.
What is the current market cap of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings' current market cap is $5B.
What is the current revenue of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings' last 12 months revenue is $5B.
What is the current revenue growth of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 5%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of Graham Holdings?Current revenue multiple of Graham Holdings is 1.0x.
What is the current net income of Graham Holdings?Graham Holdings' last 12 months net income is $297M.
How many companies Graham Holdings has acquired to date?As of June 2026, Graham Holdings has acquired 6 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by Graham Holdings?$323M acquisition of Leaf Group on 5th April 2021 was the largest M&A Graham Holdings has done to date.
What companies Graham Holdings acquired?Graham Holdings acquired Leaf Group, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Framebridge, Clyde's Restaurant Group, Joyce/Dayton Corp., and Group Dekko.
In how many companies Graham Holdings has invested to date?As of June 2026, Graham Holdings has invested in 13 companies.
What was the last Graham Holdings investment?On 26th October 2022 Graham Holdings invested in N2K Networks, participating in a $5M Series A round, alongside DataTribe.
In what companies Graham Holdings invested in?Graham Holdings invested in Intersection, D2L, HomeHero, Framebridge, Clasp.com, WinView Games, Rize, Reach Mobile, Gimlet Media, N2K Networks, SpokenLayer, Podsights, and Atlas Obscura.

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