Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsLincoln Educational Services (LINC)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,070.23
+0.72%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.64B
LINC
Lincoln Educational Services
$40.84
+3.18%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 848% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $518.24M). GHC leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs 3.9%. LINC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.62. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
LINC
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-145.2%
Fair Value
$452.34
Current Price
$1070.23
$617.89 premium
Margin of Safety
+10.0%
Fair Value
$29.95
Current Price
$40.84
$10.89 discount
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 87.1% YoY
19.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : LINC
The strongest argument for LINC centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LINC
The primary concerns for LINC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 61.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GHC profiles as a value stock while LINC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LINC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
LINC is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
LINC generates stronger free cash flow (25M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "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 · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation offers various career-oriented postsecondary education services to high school graduates and working adults in the United States. The company is headquartered in West Orange, New Jersey.
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