Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. (PPHC)
LSE:PPHC
PPHC Stock Chart & Stats
$13.44
-$0.37(-2.68%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.25 - $14.50
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$388.80M
Enterprise Value$447.84M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$20.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$68.44M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding28,928,778
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 Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-847.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-63.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.83M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionHigh FCF conversion (82% in 2025, FCF $37M) is a durable strength: it funds dividends, debt service, and tuck-in M&A without relying on earnings-based valuation. Strong cash conversion insulates the business from accounting losses and supports investment in growth and buyouts over multiple years.
Predictable, Diversified Retainer RevenueA broad client base and ~90% retainer revenue create durable revenue predictability and low concentration risk. High retention (80–85%) and diverse clients (including nearly half the Fortune 100) support steady organic revenue and make downside from single-client loss unlikely over a 2–6 month horizon.
Sustained Adjusted EBITDA Margins And Record Adjusted ProfitabilityConsistently high adjusted EBITDA (record $45M in 2025, ~24% margin, target ~25%) indicates strong unit economics in advisory services. Margins at this level provide structural capacity to fund M&A, tech investment and dividends while absorbing integration costs, supporting durable cash returns.
Bears Say
Persistent GAAP Losses From Large Noncash ChargesA recurring ~ $30M share-based compensation charge and acquisition-related amortization drive GAAP losses, depressing reported profitability and ROE. Until these charges roll off (management cites end‑2026), GAAP metrics will understate operating economics and can constrain investor and creditor confidence.
Sizable Contingent Earn-out ObligationsEarn-out obligations (~$78M, ~$45M cash) create lasting contingent cash and dilution risks tied to past acquisitions. These obligations can materially affect free cash flow and equity dilution profiles over multiple years and raise execution risk if acquired practices underperform.
Rising Leverage And Weak GAAP ReturnsLeverage nearly doubled 2023–2025 while ROE is deeply negative (~-52%) due to net losses. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to cash-flow swings; if organic growth or cash conversion softens, servicing obligations and investment capacity could be constrained.
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 $11.25 and its highest was $14.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s market cap is $388.80M.
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 158 days.
How were Public Policy Holding Co., Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 23, 2026. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.43 by -$0.01.
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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. have?
Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. has 28,928,778 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 $0.42 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.43. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
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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Public Policy Holding Co., Inc. Stock Smart Score
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.
Ownership Overview
16.50% Insiders
14.20%
Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
68.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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