Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsMatthews International Corporation (MATW)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,203.54
-1.79%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.00B
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
$27.75
0.00%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $878.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 311% more annual revenue ($4.98B vs $1.21B). GHC leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs 0.8%. MATW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
GHC
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
MATW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.9%
Fair Value
$846.92
Current Price
$1203.54
$356.62 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MATW.
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
Earnings expanding 752.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
6.0% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : MATW
The strongest argument for MATW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MATW
The primary concerns for MATW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 93.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MATW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
GHC generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (56/100 vs 54/100). 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
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Graham Holdings Company is a diversified global media and education company. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Matthews International Corporation offers global brand solutions, commemoration products and industrial technologies. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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