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At 21.24×, GHC is 42.0% above its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · GHCConglomeratesUpdated Nov 2, 2026
Graham Holdings Company P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
21.24×
42.0% abovethe 10-year annual average
Share price1,203.08
÷Earnings per share56.65
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 21.24 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 14.96×
3-year average12.50×3 positive annual observations
5-year average18.02×5 positive annual observations
10-year average14.96×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM16.07×7 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 16.37× | +209.1% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 5.30× | -66.6% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 15.84× | -63.7% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 43.69× | +390.1% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 8.91× | -2.6% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 9.15× | -11.7% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 10.36× | -17.8% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 12.60× | +22.4% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 10.29× | -39.8% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.09× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2015 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 2.67× | -78.7% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.49× | -1.6% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 12.69× | -18.1% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 15.49× | +81.2% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 8.55× | -68.5% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 27.16× | -20.6% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 34.22× | +116.9% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 15.78× | +18.4% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 13.32× | -5.9% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 14.15× | -17.3% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 17.12× | -9.8% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 18.98× | -9.0% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 20.86× | +57.0% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 13.29× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How GHC compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 GHC This stockGraham Holdings Company | 21.24× |
 LAURLaureate Education, Inc. | 12.77× |
 CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 54.29× |
 ATGEAdtalem Global Education Inc. | 16.07× |
 BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc. | 6.49× |
 COTYCoty Inc. | N/M |
 MZTIThe Marzetti Company | 15.67× |
 AGROAdecoagro S.A. | 29.39× |
 LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc. | 17.63× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does GHC’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 7 positive peer ratios above is 16.07×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 1,203.08 ÷ EPS 56.65 = 21.24×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
GHC P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Graham Holdings Company's current P/E is 21.24× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.