Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.

Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.

735.00
GBX
+12.50
(+1.73%)
-120.82EPS
17.41BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. carries a market capitalization of 17.41B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 20.08B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap17.41B
Enterprise Value20.08B

Important Dates

Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 2, 2026.

Earnings Date12/2/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has 29.90M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding29.90M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.91, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.08.

PS Ratio0.91
PB Ratio2.08
P/TBV Ratio12.29
P/FCF Ratio11.82
P/OCF Ratio11.42

Enterprise Valuation

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.33 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 20.08B versus a market cap of 17.41B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.33

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.60, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 65.13, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of -21.93 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.60
Quick Ratio1.37
Debt / Equity65.13
Debt / EBITDA-0.96
Interest Coverage-21.93

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -39.47, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -17.04, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 35.29M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 429.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)-39.47
Return on Assets (ROA)-17.04
Revenue Per Employee35.29M
Employee Count429.25

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. recorded 256.61M in income tax expense. The company reported a pretax loss of -2.60B and -2.86B in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax256.61M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 33.48% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 819.49, while the 200-day moving average is 847.96.

52-Week Price Change-33.48%
50-Day Moving Average819.49
200-Day Moving Average847.96

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. generated 15.15B in revenue and converted that into -2.86B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -120.82. EBITDA reached -5.67B, while operating income came in at -1.10B.

Revenue15.15B
Gross Profit2.06B
Operating Income-1.10B
Pretax Income-2.60B
Net Income-2.86B
EBITDA-5.67B
EBIT-6.59B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-120.82

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. holds 2.78B in cash and equivalents against 5.45B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 394.37M. Total book value stands at 8.37B, with working capital of 2.27B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents2.78B
Total Debt5.45B
Net Debt394.37M
Equity (Book Value)8.37B
Book Value Per Share279.84
Working Capital2.27B

Cash Flow

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Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. produced 1.21B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -41.47M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.16B - equivalent to 49.26 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.21B
Capital Expenditures-41.47M
Free Cash Flow1.16B
FCF Per Share49.26

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. posted a gross margin of 13.58, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -7.25 and net profit margin of -18.86 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin13.58
Operating Margin-7.25
Pretax Margin-17.16
Profit Margin-18.86
EBITDA Margin-37.42

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. paid dividends of 9.22 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -7.63 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 8.46, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -6.45, meaning Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share9.22
Payout Ratio-7.63
Shareholder Yield-6.45
FCF Yield8.46

Stock Splits

Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on October 2, 2025 with a 5:1 split ratio.

Last Split Date10/2/2025
Split Ratio5:1

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 0.59, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score0.59