Coursera Inc (COUR)vsGraham Holdings Co (GHC)
COUR
Coursera Inc
$5.87
+3.16%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $993.87M
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 548% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $757.50M). GHC leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs -6.7%. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
COUR
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COUR.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -8.3% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : COUR
The strongest argument for COUR centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : COUR
The primary concerns for COUR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COUR profiles as a turnaround stock while GHC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
COUR is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
COUR generates stronger free cash flow (600,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 37/100). 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.
Coursera Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects students, educators, and institutions. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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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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