PPHC
PPHC
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common StockIncome Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $48.79M ▲ | $6.86M ▼ | $-7.44M ▼ | -15.25% ▲ | $-0.09 ▼ | $-3.15M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $39.01M ▼ | $43.51M ▲ | $-6.66M ▲ | -17.08% ▼ | $0 | $-2.7M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $39.41M | $9.19M | $-6.71M | -17.03% | $0 | $-1.34M |
What's going well?
Revenue grew strongly, up 25% from last quarter, showing the company can attract more business. Operating expenses grew slower than sales, hinting at some cost control.
What's concerning?
Gross margins fell sharply, meaning most of the new sales didn't translate into profit. Losses widened, and the company is still far from profitability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $11.14M ▲ | $204.58M ▲ | $123.07M ▲ | $81.51M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $9.79M ▼ | $203.89M ▲ | $122.84M ▲ | $81.05M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $14.54M ▲ | $174.46M ▲ | $101.39M ▲ | $81.25M ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $5.47M | $174.29M | $94.44M | $79.86M |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has positive equity and is paying down debt. Cash increased this quarter, and there are no major hidden liabilities.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Liquidity is tight, with current assets barely covering short-term bills. Over half of assets are goodwill and intangibles, and retained earnings are deeply negative.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $-7.44M ▼ | $9.58M ▲ | $-3.1M ▼ | $-5.27M ▲ | $1.35M ▼ | $9.45M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $-6.66M ▲ | $8.51M ▲ | $739.4K ▲ | $-6.28M ▼ | $1.83M ▼ | $8.49M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $-6.71M | $7.75M | $-440.56K | $-1.17M | $7.24M | $7.72M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company produces more cash than its reported losses suggest, thanks to large non-cash expenses like stock compensation. Free cash flow is rising and comfortably covers dividends.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Working capital is tying up more cash, and heavy stock-based compensation dilutes shareholders. Cash balance is down from last quarter, and receivables are growing.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common Stock's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include strong and sustained revenue growth, very high gross margins, and a business model that generates solid operating and free cash flow despite reported losses. The company benefits from a sizable and prestigious client base, recognized brands within its portfolio, and a scalable, asset-light structure centered on specialized advisory services. Liquidity is reasonable, and the expanding asset base reflects successful deal-making and the ability to attract external capital to fund growth.
Major concerns center on profitability, leverage, and strategy execution. Net and operating losses have widened, driven by rising overhead and integration costs, and retained earnings are deeply negative. Debt levels have increased, and dividends and acquisitions are consuming a large share of cash, at times funded by additional borrowing. The business is heavily dependent on key personnel, client relationships, and the broader policy environment, while the acquisition-led model carries ongoing integration and reputational risks.
The forward-looking picture hinges on whether PPHC can translate its strong revenue base and high gross margins into durable profitability while managing leverage. If cost discipline improves and acquired firms are integrated effectively, there is room for operating margin expansion and better balance sheet health over time. Conversely, if overhead continues to grow faster than revenue or if acquisition and funding conditions become less favorable, the company could face increasing financial pressure. Overall, the platform has clear commercial strengths, but realizing its full potential will require tighter cost control, careful capital allocation, and sustained investment in people, integration, and modern capabilities.
About Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common Stock
https://pphcompany.comPublic Policy Holding Company, Inc. provides consulting services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Government Relations Consulting, Public Affairs Consulting, and Diversified Services. The Government Relations Consulting segment offers federal and state advocacy, strategic guidance, political intelligence, and issue monitoring services.
Income Statement
| Period | Revenue | Operating Expense | Net Income | Net Profit Margin | Earnings Per Share | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $48.79M ▲ | $6.86M ▼ | $-7.44M ▼ | -15.25% ▲ | $-0.09 ▼ | $-3.15M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $39.01M ▼ | $43.51M ▲ | $-6.66M ▲ | -17.08% ▼ | $0 | $-2.7M ▼ |
| Q3-2024 | $39.41M | $9.19M | $-6.71M | -17.03% | $0 | $-1.34M |
What's going well?
Revenue grew strongly, up 25% from last quarter, showing the company can attract more business. Operating expenses grew slower than sales, hinting at some cost control.
What's concerning?
Gross margins fell sharply, meaning most of the new sales didn't translate into profit. Losses widened, and the company is still far from profitability.
Balance Statement
| Period | Cash & Short-term | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $11.14M ▲ | $204.58M ▲ | $123.07M ▲ | $81.51M ▲ |
| Q2-2025 | $9.79M ▼ | $203.89M ▲ | $122.84M ▲ | $81.05M ▼ |
| Q4-2024 | $14.54M ▲ | $174.46M ▲ | $101.39M ▲ | $81.25M ▲ |
| Q2-2024 | $5.47M | $174.29M | $94.44M | $79.86M |
What's financially strong about this company?
The company has positive equity and is paying down debt. Cash increased this quarter, and there are no major hidden liabilities.
What are the financial risks or weaknesses?
Liquidity is tight, with current assets barely covering short-term bills. Over half of assets are goodwill and intangibles, and retained earnings are deeply negative.
Cash Flow Statement
| Period | Net Income | Cash From Operations | Cash From Investing | Cash From Financing | Net Change | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3-2025 | $-7.44M ▼ | $9.58M ▲ | $-3.1M ▼ | $-5.27M ▲ | $1.35M ▼ | $9.45M ▲ |
| Q4-2024 | $-6.66M ▲ | $8.51M ▲ | $739.4K ▲ | $-6.28M ▼ | $1.83M ▼ | $8.49M ▲ |
| Q3-2024 | $-6.71M | $7.75M | $-440.56K | $-1.17M | $7.24M | $7.72M |
What's strong about this company's cash flow?
The company produces more cash than its reported losses suggest, thanks to large non-cash expenses like stock compensation. Free cash flow is rising and comfortably covers dividends.
What are the cash flow concerns?
Working capital is tying up more cash, and heavy stock-based compensation dilutes shareholders. Cash balance is down from last quarter, and receivables are growing.
5-Year Trend Analysis
A comprehensive look at Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. Common Stock's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.
Key positives include strong and sustained revenue growth, very high gross margins, and a business model that generates solid operating and free cash flow despite reported losses. The company benefits from a sizable and prestigious client base, recognized brands within its portfolio, and a scalable, asset-light structure centered on specialized advisory services. Liquidity is reasonable, and the expanding asset base reflects successful deal-making and the ability to attract external capital to fund growth.
Major concerns center on profitability, leverage, and strategy execution. Net and operating losses have widened, driven by rising overhead and integration costs, and retained earnings are deeply negative. Debt levels have increased, and dividends and acquisitions are consuming a large share of cash, at times funded by additional borrowing. The business is heavily dependent on key personnel, client relationships, and the broader policy environment, while the acquisition-led model carries ongoing integration and reputational risks.
The forward-looking picture hinges on whether PPHC can translate its strong revenue base and high gross margins into durable profitability while managing leverage. If cost discipline improves and acquired firms are integrated effectively, there is room for operating margin expansion and better balance sheet health over time. Conversely, if overhead continues to grow faster than revenue or if acquisition and funding conditions become less favorable, the company could face increasing financial pressure. Overall, the platform has clear commercial strengths, but realizing its full potential will require tighter cost control, careful capital allocation, and sustained investment in people, integration, and modern capabilities.

CEO
George Stewart Hall
Compensation Summary
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Ratings Snapshot
Rating : C-

