What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for GHC?

13F Pro ranks Graham Holdings Co (GHC) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View GHC's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/GHC (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most GHC stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of GHC include BlackRock,, Madison Avenue Partners,, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/GHC as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source GHC data?

All Graham Holdings Co fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Graham Holdings Co files with the SEC under CIK 104889. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is GHC in?

Graham Holdings Co (GHC) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/consumer-discretionary.

What drives GHC's revenue?

Per Graham Holdings Co's latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-07-30, the biggest revenue drivers are: Automotive ($301.4M, +6% YoY); Education ($417.8M, -4% YoY); Healthcare ($247.7M, +22% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/GHC.

What are GHC's largest expenses?

Graham Holdings Co's latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Cost of services sold ($385.0M, -1% YoY); Cost of goods sold ($525.5M, +17% YoY); Selling, general and administrative ($284.1M, +3% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026).

How often is GHC research updated on 13F Pro?

GHC's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

55.9/100

Rank #1,216 of 2,960 stocksTOP 50%

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Rankings refresh quarterly once 80% of peers have filed (~45 days after quarter-end). Next update: ~Nov 14, 2026.

Revenue Growth

42.0/100

Profitability

54.9/100

Balance Sheet

76.9/100

Earnings Quality

20.3/100

Free Cash Flow

43.8/100

Institutional Flow

41.4/100

Revenue Scale

77.9/100

Dilution Risk

87.6/100

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Why GHC Scores 56/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-12

GHC's composite is driven by scale and capital efficiency, held back by earnings quality and revenue growth. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Scale

+4.2 pts

78th pct

Capital efficiency

+2.7 pts

77th pct

Earnings growth

+2.3 pts

97th pct

Shareholder dilution

+1.9 pts

88th pct

Profitability

+0.7 pts

55th pct

Institutional flow

-0.4 pts

41th pct

Free cash flow

-0.9 pts

44th pct

Revenue growth

-1.6 pts

42th pct

Earnings quality

-3.0 pts

20th pct

Latest change (2026-07-30): 62 → 58 · ↓ Free cash flow 64→41; ↓ Revenue growth 55→42; despite ↑ Earnings growth 32→46

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

GHC Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-12

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Graham Holdings Co (GHC), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores GHC at 55.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,216 of 2,960 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. GHC scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (77.9), balance sheet strength (76.9). Areas of concern include earnings quality (20.3), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Graham Holdings Co reports quarterly revenue of $1.3B, net income of $281.1M, an operating margin of 6.4%. Top institutional holders of GHC by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, Madison Avenue Partners, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, based on the most recent SEC filings. GHC trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 104889. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate GHC daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Graham Holdings Co directly from SEC EDGAR. Graham Holdings Co's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 42 and 65 since 2021, currently 55.9 — a stable long-term trajectory across 69 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Graham Holdings Co

Quirks, history, and lore behind GHC — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
A diversified media and education company · mid-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Washington, D.C.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue in the roughly $3–4 billion range, spread across television broadcasting, education services, and other media assets — no single segment dominates.
3
The History
The company traces its roots to one of America's most storied newspaper empires, spun off and rebranded after the parent sold its flagship paper to Jeff Bezos in 2013.
4
The Secret
It still owns a portfolio of local television stations and a major test-prep and tutoring business, making it an oddly eclectic mix of old media and education services.
5
The Lore
Warren Buffett was a longtime major investor and board member of its predecessor, calling it one of his best investments ever — a relationship stretching back to the 1970s.
6
The Giveaway
Once known the world over as The Washington Post Company, it renamed itself after the Graham family that ran it for generations — a dynasty, a legacy, and a ticker that tells the whole story.

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What's Driving GHC's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

✓ 32/32 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from Graham Holdings Co's 10-Q filed 2026-07-30 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Graham Holdings reported Q2 net income of $281M ($64.86/share), driven by $137M pension settlement gain and $102M marketable securities gains, offsetting 4% education revenue decline.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Automotive$301.4M+6% YoY

Increased revenues from Honda of Woodbridge dealership acquisition, partially offset by closure of Ourisman Jeep of Bethesda.

Education$417.8M-4% YoY

Kaplan International declined 7% due to sale of KLG and declines at Pathways, offset by strength at Singapore and UK Professional.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $1,302.5M+7% YoY

Automotive$301.4M+6% YoY

Increased revenues from Honda of Woodbridge dealership acquisition, partially offset by closure of Ourisman Jeep of Bethesda.

Education$417.8M-4% YoY

Kaplan International declined 7% due to sale of KLG and declines at Pathways, offset by strength at Singapore and UK Professional.

Healthcare$247.7M+22% YoY

CSI revenue increased 31% from expanded treatment offerings and patient service areas.

Manufacturing$133.3M+39% YoY

Revenue increase due to Hoover Architectural Solutions acquisition and increased volumes at Joyce and Forney.

Television Broadcasting$109.6M+3% YoY

Political advertising revenue up $8.5M, offset by $2.3M retransmission revenue decline.

Largest Expense Items

Cost of services sold$385.0M-1% YoY

Relatively flat year-over-year despite 7% revenue growth.

Cost of goods sold$525.5M+17% YoY

Increased costs from higher goods revenue, particularly at automotive and manufacturing.

Selling, general and administrative$284.1M+3% YoY

Increased corporate office costs due to legal and tax professional services.

Margins: Gross margins under pressure; SG&A deleveraged slightly despite revenue growth. Operating income rose 15% to $83.6M, benefiting from expense control at education and television broadcasting, offset by healthcare operational investments in CSI expansion.

Watch Items from the Filing

Kaplan Languages Group sale resulted in $19M impairment charge in Q1 2026 plus $5.2M loss on sale in Q2; tax benefit of $69.6M recognized creates Pillar Two top-up tax accrual of $19.2M, subject to reversal if U.K. enacts legislation.
Pension settlement gain of $137M in Q2 2026 is non-recurring; company purchased annuity contract for $113.9M to settle $124.3M of obligations for ~1,080 retirees.
Education revenue declined 4% YoY; Kaplan International down 7% (10% constant currency) due to KLG sale and Pathways declines; offset by higher education enrollment growth at Purdue Global (+5%).
Healthcare CSI operating margin deterioration: operating income down 11% YoY despite 31% revenue growth due to operational investments, lower product margins, and increased incentive compensation.
Company repurchased 78,281 shares in Q2 2026 for $123.2M YTD; 352,011 shares remain authorized (of 500,000 total) as of June 30, 2026; maintained quarterly dividend of $1.88/share.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$1.3B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$281.1M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

6.4%

ROIC

Q2 2026

5.9%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.19

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+2.5% YoY

$4.91BFY 2025

FY22 $3.92BFY23 $4.41BFY24 $4.79BFY25 $4.91B

Net Income

-59.7% YoY

$292.3MFY 2025

FY22 $67.1MFY23 $205.3MFY24 $724.6MFY25 $292.3M

Operating Income

+9.0% YoY

$234.9MFY 2025

FY22 $83.9MFY23 $69.4MFY24 $215.5MFY25 $234.9M

EPS (Diluted)

-59.3% YoY

$66.47FY 2025

FY22 $13.79FY23 $43.82FY24 $163.40FY25 $66.47

Total Assets

+9.4% YoY

$8.40BFY 2025

FY22 $6.58BFY23 $7.19BFY24 $7.68BFY25 $8.40B

Total Debt

+17.7% YoY

$880.8MFY 2025

FY22 $726.4MFY23 $811.8MFY24 $748.2MFY25 $880.8M

Op. Cash Flow

-14.7% YoY

$347.2MFY 2025

FY22 $235.6MFY23 $259.9MFY24 $407.0MFY25 $347.2M

Free Cash Flow

-15.0% YoY

$275.3MFY 2025

FY22 $152.9MFY23 $166.4MFY24 $324.1MFY25 $275.3M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$4.91B +2.5%	$4.79B +8.5%	$4.41B +12.5%	$3.92B +23.2%	$3.19B +10.3%	$2.89B
Net Income	$292.3M -59.7%	$724.6M +253.0%	$205.3M +206.0%	$67.1M -80.9%	$352.1M +17.2%	$300.4M
Operating Income	$234.9M +9.0%	$215.5M +210.6%	$69.4M -17.3%	$83.9M +8.4%	$77.4M -22.9%	$100.4M
EPS (Diluted)	$66.47 -59.3%	$163.40 +272.9%	$43.82 +217.8%	$13.79 -80.4%	$70.45 +21.2%	$58.13
Total Assets	$8.40B +9.4%	$7.68B +6.8%	$7.19B +9.2%	$6.58B -11.4%	$7.43B +15.2%	$6.44B
Total Debt	$880.8M +17.7%	$748.2M -7.8%	$811.8M +11.8%	$726.4M +8.8%	$667.5M +30.2%	$512.6M
Operating Cash Flow	$347.2M -14.7%	$407.0M +56.6%	$259.9M +10.3%	$235.6M +16.4%	$202.4M -3.9%	$210.7M
Free Cash Flow	$275.3M -15.0%	$324.1M +94.7%	$166.4M +8.8%	$152.9M +283.4%	$39.9M -71.7%	$141.1M

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Top Institutional Holders of GHC

BlackRock, Inc.
$485.4M425,251 sh
Madison Avenue Partners, LP
$281.2M246,368 sh
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$270.5M236,999 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$199.5M174,802 sh
Wallace Capital Management Inc.
$178.5M156,376 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$165.0M144,585 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$145.9M127,799 sh
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
$105.5M92,463 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$103.9M90,982 sh
AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$102.9M90,131 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$485.4M	425,251
Madison Avenue Partners, LP	$281.2M	246,368
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP	$270.5M	236,999
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$199.5M	174,802
Wallace Capital Management Inc.	$178.5M	156,376
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$165.0M	144,585
STATE STREET CORP	$145.9M	127,799
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP	$105.5M	92,463
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$103.9M	90,982
AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$102.9M	90,131

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Graham Holdings Co (GHC) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for GHC are available on the GHC stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. GHC is classified as a mid company.

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