Graham Holdings Co (GHC)vsUdemy Inc (UDMY)
GHC
Graham Holdings Co
$1,070.23
+0.72%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.64B
UDMY
Udemy Inc
$4.64
+3.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $652.94M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Graham Holdings Co generates 522% more annual revenue ($4.91B vs $789.84M). GHC leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs 0.5%. GHC trades at a lower P/E of 16.0x. GHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
GHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
UDMY
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
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
-2210.0%
Fair Value
$0.20
Current Price
$4.64
$4.44 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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
ROE of 6.5% — below average capital efficiency
5.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.5% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GHC
The strongest argument for GHC centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : UDMY
UDMY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : GHC
The primary concerns for GHC are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : UDMY
The primary concerns for UDMY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 149.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UDMY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.70 — expect wider price swings.
GHC is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
UDMY generates stronger free cash flow (15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Visit Website →Udemy Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Udemy, Inc. operates a platform for teaching and learning skills in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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