Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. (PPHC)
LSE:PPHC
PPHC Stock Chart & Stats
$10.51
>-$0.01(-0.10%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.81 - $15.15
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$308.47M
Enterprise Value$335.79M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$20.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$69.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.56
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/Revenue1.80
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-635.54
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-47.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.00Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowConsistent positive operating and free cash flow, with 2025 FCF up ~51% YoY, provides durable liquidity to fund dividends, selective M&A and technology investments. Strong cash conversion cushions the business through revenue cyclicality and supports balance‑sheet repair over the medium term.
Improving Adjusted ProfitabilitySustained adjusted EBITDA margins (~22% in Q1, guided 22%–23% for FY26) indicate scalable service economics and operational leverage in advisory operations. This level of adjusted profitability supports reinvestment, dividend capacity and a path toward the company's longer‑term ~25% margin target if maintained.
Diversified, Sticky Client BaseLow client concentration (top 10 = 8%, no single client >2%) plus employee equity ownership (~200/450 employees) reduce revenue volatility and support retention. That combination strengthens recurring retainer business, aids institutional knowledge continuity and bolsters durable client relationships over the medium term.
Bears Say
GAAP Losses & Share‑Based CompLarge noncash share‑based compensation (~$30M annual) and recurring GAAP losses materially depress reported profitability and ROE, complicating performance measurement and investor perception. Until these charges roll off after FY2026, GAAP metrics and some capital allocation decisions will remain constrained.
Rising LeverageDebt accumulation (debt/equity ~0.91 vs ~0.44 in 2023) reduces financial flexibility and raises exposure to cash‑flow stress. With returns on equity deeply negative, the company has less room for strategic moves or larger acquisitions without improving underlying profitability or cash coverage.
Margin Volatility & GAAP ProfitabilityPersistent GAAP losses, a materially negative 2025 net margin (~-21%) and volatile gross margins (including an unusual negative gross profit) signal structural challenges converting revenue into sustainable net income. This volatility raises execution risk on margin recovery targets and the durability of reported adjusted profits.
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. News
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 $9.81 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 $308.47M.
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 94 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. pays a N/A dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. dividends here
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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. Stock Smart Score
Company Description
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) delivers a comprehensive array of public policy advocacy, communication, and advisory services. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Lobbying Consulting and Public Affairs Consulting. The Lobbying Consulting segment offers clients federal and state-level advocacy, strategic guidance, political intelligence analysis, and ongoing issue monitoring. In contrast, the Public Affairs Consulting segment provides services such as crisis communications management, community relations, social and digital podcasting, public opinion research, brand development and messaging, relationship marketing, and support for litigation. Founded in 2014, PPHC maintains its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
PPHC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.00
Ownership Overview
15.35% Insiders
17.21% Mutual Funds
15.21% Other Institutional Investors
51.19% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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