Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. (PPHC)
LSE:PPHC
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PPHC Stock Chart & Stats
$10.89
-$0.17(-1.54%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$10.75 - $15.15
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$319.62M
Enterprise Value$349.87M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$20.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$68.44M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.60
Shares Outstanding29,350,077
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)3.33
Price to Sales (P/S)1.34
P/FCF Ratio10.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-662.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-49.23
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.79M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent and sharply improving free cash flow provides durable liquidity to fund operations, dividends, selective M&A and debt paydown. Strong cash conversion helps the business weather revenue cyclicality and supports capital allocation even while GAAP profits lag.
Top-line Momentum And Client DiversificationSustained revenue growth and reduced client concentration indicate scalable demand for advisory services. Diversified client exposure and recurring retainer work create a durable revenue base, lowering single-client risk and supporting steady organic expansion over multiple quarters.
Adjusted Profitability And High-margin SegmentsRecord adjusted EBITDA and very high margins in compliance and government relations show durable operating leverage in advisory services. Elevated adjusted profitability supports reinvestment, targeted M&A and the pathway to management's long-term ~25% margin goal once temporary costs normalize.
Bears Say
GAAP Losses Driven By Large Noncash CompSubstantial recurring noncash share-based compensation materially suppresses GAAP profits and returns on equity, complicating performance comparability and investor assessment. The large charge will weigh on reported earnings through FY2026 until it begins to roll off.
Rising Financial LeverageMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and heightens sensitivity to cash-flow volatility. Operating cash currently covers less than half of debt, so any FCF slowdown or larger acquisitions could strain liquidity and constrain strategic options.
Higher Public-company And Tech Costs Pressuring MarginsSustained increases in public-company, holding and technology expenditures compress near-term adjusted margins and delay margin expansion. Higher fixed overhead raises the break-even and could limit free cash flow improvement until scale or cost efficiencies materialize.
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PPHC FAQ
What was Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. lowest stock price was $10.75 and its highest was $15.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap is $319.62M.
When is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 119 days.
How were Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.
Is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. pay dividends?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. have?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has 29,350,077 shares outstanding.
What happened to Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. reported an EPS of $0.25 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.25. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.332%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PPHC
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Company Description
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. provides public policy advocacy, communications, and related advisory services. It operates in two segments, Lobbying Consulting and Public Affairs Consulting. The Lobbying Consulting segment offers federal and state advocacy, strategic guidance, political intelligence, and issue monitoring services. The Public Affairs Consulting segment provides crisis communications, community relations, social and digital podcasting, public opinion research, branding and messaging, relationship marketing, and litigation support. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
PPHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
Ownership Overview
15.16% Insiders
15.58% Mutual Funds
15.21% Other Institutional Investors
53.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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