American Public Education Inc (APEI)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
APEI
American Public Education Inc
$56.18
+1.24%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $990.52M
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,070.23
+0.72%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 657% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $648.86M). GHC leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs 4.9%. APEI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
APEI
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-46.7%
Fair Value
$29.46
Current Price
$56.18
$26.72 premium
Margin of Safety
-145.2%
Fair Value
$452.34
Current Price
$1070.23
$617.89 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.9% margin — thin
0.4% revenue growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APEI
APEI has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : APEI
The primary concerns for APEI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APEI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
GHC generates stronger free cash flow (-3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
American Public Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
American Public Education, Inc. offers postsecondary education online and on campus. The company is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Graham Holdings Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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