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GHC Graham Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Graham Holdings stock as of May 14, 2025 is 6.83. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $142.13 and the stock price of $970.86 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 47% from its last 4 quarters average of 12.9.

GHC PE ratio history

How has GHC's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Graham Holdings for the last ten years is 16.75. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 6.83 is 59% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, GHC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2023 quarter at 117.75, when the price was $595.84 and the EPS was $5.06. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2024 quarter, when it reached 5.3 with a price of $871.92 and an EPS of $164.62.

Today
6.83
Average
16.75
Median
12.67
Minimum
5.3
Maximum
117.75

Graham Holdings PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 390.35% in 2022

Maximum annual decrease: -78.65% in 2014

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 5.3 -66.54% $871.92 $164.62
2023 15.84 -63.74% $696.52 $43.96
2022 43.69 390.35% $604.21 $13.83
2021 8.91 -2.62% $629.83 $70.65
2020 9.15 -11.68% $533.38 $58.3
2019 10.36 -18.23% $638.99 $61.7
2018 12.67 23.13% $640.58 $50.55
2017 10.29 -39.79% $558.35 $54.24
2016 17.09 N/A $511.95 $29.95
2015 N/A N/A $484.97 -$17.87
2014 4.41 -78.65% $863.71 $195.81
2013 20.66 -1.62% $663.32 $32.1
2012 21 -18.06% $365.21 $17.39
2011 25.63 81.13% $376.81 $14.7
2011 14.15 -68.52% $439.5 $31.06

Graham Holdings PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2025 6.76 27.55% $960.86 $142.13
Dec 2024 5.3 -66.88% $871.92 $164.62
Sep 2024 16 -31.86% $821.72 $51.35
Jun 2024 23.48 85.17% $699.55 $29.79
Mar 2024 12.68 -19.95% $767.68 $60.54
Dec 2023 15.84 -9.9% $696.52 $43.96
Sep 2023 17.58 38.32% $583 $33.17
Jun 2023 12.71 -89.21% $571.48 $44.97
Mar 2023 117.75 169.51% $595.84 $5.06
Dec 2022 43.69 139.53% $604.21 $13.83
Sep 2022 18.24 -1.41% $537.98 $29.49
Jun 2022 18.5 104.65% $566.84 $30.64
Mar 2022 9.04 1.46% $611.47 $67.66
Dec 2021 8.91 50.76% $629.83 $70.65
Sep 2021 5.91 -0.34% $589.16 $99.64

GHC Price vs fair value

How does GHC's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

GHC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of GHC for the past years

Currently, GHC's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
25.71
5-year avg
18.72
10-year avg
16.75
15-year avg
18.78

GHC PE vs peers

What is GHC's PE ratio compared to its peers

GHC's PE ratio is below its peer stocks LOPE and DV. Graham Holdings's current PE ratio of 6.83 is less than the average of its peers, which is 29.98.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
GHC Graham Holdings Co 6.83 $4.23B
CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. 19.3 $925.78M
LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc 24.34 $5.51B
APEI American Public Education Inc 26.51 $497.35M
DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc 49.77 $2.43B

Frequently asked questions

What is Graham Holdings's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for GHC stock is 6.83 as of May 14, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Graham Holdings (GHC)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for GHC stock is 25.71.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Graham Holdings (GHC)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for GHC stock is 18.72.

What is the highest PE ratio for GHC?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 117.75 and it was in the Mar 2023 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for GHC compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of GHC is 59% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Graham Holdings's PE ratio so low?

GHC's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 6.83 is considered low.

How is GHC's PE ratio calculated (Graham Holdings PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 14, 2025), Graham Holdings's share price is $970.86. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $142.13. Therefore, Graham Holdings's price to earnings ratio for today is 6.83. PE RATIO(6.83) = STOCK PRICE($970.86) / TTM EPS($142.13)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.