GHC Graham Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Graham Holdings stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 18.15. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $51.35 and the stock price of $932.09 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 7% from its last 4 quarters average of 17.0.
GHC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Graham Holdings for the last ten years is 17.05. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 18.15 is 6% more 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 Sep 2021 quarter, when it reached 5.91 with a price of $589.16 and an EPS of $99.64.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 44.95 | -18.98% | $439.6 | $9.78 |
Graham Holdings PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 2021 | 5.93 | -7.78% | $633.9 | $106.96 |
| Mar 2021 | 6.43 | -29.73% | $562.44 | $87.5 |
GHC average PE ratio chart
Currently, GHC's PE ratio is higher than the 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.
GHC PE vs peers
GHC's PE ratio is below its peer stocks LOPE and DV.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GHC Graham Holdings Co | 18.15 | $4.04B |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc | 23.38 | $5.22B |
| APEI American Public Education Inc | 40.88 | $376.56M |
| DV DoubleVerify Holdings Inc | 55.59 | $3.67B |
| CECO Ceco Environmental Corp. | 67.65 | $804.52M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Graham Holdings's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for GHC stock is 18.15 as of Feb 21, 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 27.77.
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 19.52.
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 6% higher than the 10-year historical average.
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 (Feb 21, 2025), Graham Holdings's share price is $932.09. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $51.35. Therefore, Graham Holdings's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.15. PE RATIO(18.15) = STOCK PRICE($932.09) / TTM EPS($51.35)
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