Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsThe Coca-Cola Company (KO)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,134.42
+1.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.91B
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
$78.58
-0.50%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $336.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Coca-Cola Company generates 889% more annual revenue ($49.28B vs $4.98B). KO leads profitability with a 27.8% profit margin vs 6.0%. KO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.03. KO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
GHC
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
KO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$1171.08
Current Price
$1134.42
$36.66 discount
Margin of Safety
-21.9%
Fair Value
$64.15
Current Price
$78.58
$14.43 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 35.1%
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : KO
The strongest argument for KO centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.8% and operating margin at 35.1%. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : KO
The primary concerns for KO are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a value stock while KO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
GHC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.79 — expect wider price swings.
KO is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
KO generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 27.8% margins and 12.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation incorporated under Delaware's General Corporation Law and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Coca-Cola Company has interests in the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups.
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