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McGraw Hill, Inc.

Consumer PublishingVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+35Sentiment+30Risk penalty-11Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile62Conclusion97AI synthesis40Observations30

McGraw Hill's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.38, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as high, with a current ratio of 0.83, suggesting that current liabilities exceed current assets. Despite this, the company maintains a substantial cash and equivalents balance of $514.4 million, which provides a buffer against short-term obligations [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.04%, which is relatively strong, but the return on assets (ROA) of 1.52% is below the industry median for consumer publishing. This discrepancy suggests that the company is leveraging its equity effectively but is not generating strong returns on its total asset base [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with limited exposure to international markets. This concentration increases the company's vulnerability to domestic economic fluctuations. The company's segments are primarily focused on educational and professional content, with no significant diversification into other areas [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While the operating cash flow of $477.3 million and free cash flow of $416.3 million indicate strong cash generation, the capital expenditure of $61.0 million suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure. The outlook for the current fiscal year shows a slight increase in revenue, but the next fiscal year's projections are uncertain due to market volatility [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Risk factors include a high debt load, which could limit financial flexibility, and the potential for dilution through new equity issuances. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium level of dilution risk, with mentions of dilution or offering risk in source documents. The liquidity risk is high due to the current ratio being below 1, and the credit risk is moderate, given the company's strong operating cash flow [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Recent events include the filing of a prospectus on July 24, 2025, and the issuance of common stock in an initial public offering. The company has also made significant payments on its A&E Term Loan Facility and Term Loan Facility, indicating efforts to reduce debt. These actions are part of the company's strategy to improve its financial position and reduce leverage [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24].

Profile
CompanyMcGraw Hill, Inc.
ExchangeNYSE
TickerMH
CIK0001951070
SICMiscellaneous Publishing
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessCyclical Consumer Services
Industry groupCyclical Consumer Services
IndustryConsumer Publishing
AI analysis

Business. McGraw Hill, Inc. operates in the consumer publishing industry, providing educational and professional content through various platforms and services [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24].

Classification. McGraw Hill is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Cyclical Consumer Services business sector, and Consumer Publishing industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:verified-market-data].

McGraw Hill's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.38, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as high, with a current ratio of 0.83, suggesting that current liabilities exceed current assets. Despite this, the company maintains a substantial cash and equivalents balance of $514.4 million, which provides a buffer against short-term obligations [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 11.04%, which is relatively strong, but the return on assets (ROA) of 1.52% is below the industry median for consumer publishing. This discrepancy suggests that the company is leveraging its equity effectively but is not generating strong returns on its total asset base [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Geographically, the company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with limited exposure to international markets. This concentration increases the company's vulnerability to domestic economic fluctuations. The company's segments are primarily focused on educational and professional content, with no significant diversification into other areas [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While the operating cash flow of $477.3 million and free cash flow of $416.3 million indicate strong cash generation, the capital expenditure of $61.0 million suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure. The outlook for the current fiscal year shows a slight increase in revenue, but the next fiscal year's projections are uncertain due to market volatility [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Risk factors include a high debt load, which could limit financial flexibility, and the potential for dilution through new equity issuances. The company's risk assessment indicates a medium level of dilution risk, with mentions of dilution or offering risk in source documents. The liquidity risk is high due to the current ratio being below 1, and the credit risk is moderate, given the company's strong operating cash flow [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24]. Recent events include the filing of a prospectus on July 24, 2025, and the issuance of common stock in an initial public offering. The company has also made significant payments on its A&E Term Loan Facility and Term Loan Facility, indicating efforts to reduce debt. These actions are part of the company's strategy to improve its financial position and reduce leverage [doc:10-Q-2026-04-24].
Key takeaways
  • McGraw Hill has a strong operating cash flow but a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a reliance on debt financing.
  • The company's return on equity is strong, but its return on assets is below the industry median, suggesting inefficiencies in asset utilization.
  • Revenue is concentrated in the United States, increasing vulnerability to domestic economic conditions.
  • The company is making efforts to reduce debt through payments on its term loan facilities and capital expenditures.
  • # RATIONALES
  • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's gross margin is expected to remain stable due to consistent cost management and pricing strategies.
  • **rd_outlook_rationale**: Research and development expenditures are expected to increase as the company invests in new educational technologies.
  • **capex_outlook_rationale**: Capital expenditures are expected to remain moderate as the company focuses on maintaining existing infrastructure.
Financial snapshot
PeriodQ3 2026
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$1.64B
Gross profit$1.31B
Operating income$283.1M
Net income$85.6M
R&D$202.6M
SG&A$273.5M
D&A$276.3M
SBC$31.7M
Operating cash flow$477.3M
CapEx$61.0M
Free cash flow$416.3M
Total assets$5.64B
Total liabilities$4.87B
Total equity$775.3M
Cash & equivalents$514.4M
Long-term debt$2.61B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
Q3 2026$1.64B$283.1M$85.6M$416.3M
Q2 2026$1.20B$252.8M$105.8M$130.9M
Q3 2026$105.3M
Q2 2026
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
Q3 2026
Q2 2026
Q3 2026
Q2 2026
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
Q3 2026$5.64B$775.3M$514.4M
Q2 2026$6.05B$794.6M$463.2M
Q3 2026$794.6M
Q2 2026
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
Q3 2026$477.3M$61.0M$416.3M$31.7M
Q2 2026$168.3M$37.5M$130.9M$31.1M
Q3 2026
Q2 2026
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book-$1.78B
Net cash-$2.10B
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity3.4
ROA1.5%
ROE11.0%
Cash conversion5.6%
CapEx/Revenue3.7%
SBC/Revenue1.9%
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio-5.1%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskMedium
Liquidity riskHigh
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets.
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Source documents mention dilution or offering risk.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Consumer Publishing · cohort 1 companies
MetricMHActivity
Op margin17.3%15.3% medp25 15.3% · p75 15.3%top quartile
Net margin5.2%12.2% medp25 12.2% · p75 12.2%bottom quartile
Gross margin80.1%47.3% medp25 35.5% · p75 67.2%top quartile
R&D / revenue12.4%9.4% medp25 9.4% · p75 9.4%top quartile
CapEx / revenue3.7%1.2% medp25 1.2% · p75 1.2%top quartile
Debt / equity338.0%4.9% medp25 0.3% · p75 23.3%top quartile
Source data
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SEC filingstype companyfacts · CIK 0001951070 · 142 us-gaap concepts
2026-05-01 15:58 UTC#3a6fb59b
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-01 15:59 UTCJob: 98beb5f2