Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Excellent dividends
About
Goodheart-Willcox (G-W) is an established publisher specializing in a diverse range of print and digital educational resources. The company produces a wide array of textbooks, online courses, and various instructional materials designed for students in middle school, high school, and higher education, as well as for professional development and training programs. Their comprehensive catalog encompasses numerous career and technical education (CTE) and academic disciplines. These include health sciences (e.g., anatomy/physiology), family and consumer sciences, skilled trades and industrial technology (e.g., automotive, welding, HVAC-R, CAD/drafting), business and technology (e.g., finance, IT, software certification, video game design), and other vocational and academic subjects such as journalism, applied mathematics, life management, and culinary arts. Complementing their core offerings, G-W also provides dedicated online textbooks, proprietary online courses, supplementary companion websites, and CourseSmart eTextbooks. The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc. was founded in 1921 and maintains its headquarters in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is fairly priced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITD.