GHC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
GHC - GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY
$1166.93
14.43 (1.25%)
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5d:
-2.04%
30d:
+2.08%
90d:
+6.45%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: GHC is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.3% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: GHC is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.3% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$1155.19
Based on 0.6% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$717.28
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 16.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: GHC is currently trading at $1166.93, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $1159.26 to $1206.41. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 17.4) is in line with its historical norms (16.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.3% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, GHC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $1118.22, while resistance sits at $1222.59.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $990.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, GHC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $1118.22, while resistance sits at $1222.59.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 44/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $990.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$1159.26 -
$1206.41
Company Quality Score
56/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (44/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 15.2% above Wall St target ($990.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.3% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (44/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$1159.26 -
$1206.41
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$1118.22
Resistance Level
$1222.59
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.42
Wall Street Target
$990.00
(-15.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
676.5%
Profit Margin
10.7%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.3% premium
PE vs Historical
17.4 vs 16.8
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$1182.10
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$1197.47
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$1213.03
(+4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→17)
PE COMPRESSION
$1170.07
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: -2.9%)
$1231.12
(+6%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.4, Growth: -2.9%)
$1068.37
(-8%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.8, Growth: -2.9%)
$908.12
(-22%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 9.49 | Current EPS (TTM): $121.47
Bull Case
$699.26
(-40%)
Analyst growth -44.8%, PE expands to 10.4
Base Case
$635.69
(-46%)
Market implied -44.8%, PE stable at 9.5
Bear Case
$783.70
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 8.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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