Ares Management Corporation ARES
Composite 46/100; the shares have moved about 43% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Income ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour. Growth ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour. Quality ranks 52/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 30/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 41/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 48/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Ares Management Corporation is an alternative asset manager with three core segments: Direct Lending, Private Equity, and Real Estate. It targets under-capitalized companies globally, focusing on sectors like healthcare, energy, and consumer, with investment sizes ranging from $1 million to $500 million.
Key financials Ares reports strong profitability metrics: ROE 14.9%, ROA 2.6%, gross margins 37.4%, operating margins 19.4%, and net margins 10.6%. Revenue and EPS growth stand at 5.8% and 6.5%, respectively, with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9. However, leverage is high (Debt/Equity 1.72) and liquidity tight (Current ratio 0.54).
Stock health The stock shows weak momentum: 12-month -23.80%, RSI(14) 58.00, and 34.4 Sideravia Momentum percentile. Strength and Growth scores are 43.3 and 41.3, respectively, while Income scores 64.6. Dividend yield is 3.8% with a 90.2% payout ratio.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 4.40% versus the analyst mean target of 146.50. - Sector decline amid broader financial stock weakness (MT Newswires, 2026-08-17) - Q2 results benchmarking highlights competitive pressures (StockStory, 2026-08-17) - High leverage and low liquidity may weigh on valuation (Key financials)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 23.15 and PEG of 0.13 suggest potential earnings growth, but valuation remains rich (P/E 65.90, EV/EBITDA 19.86). Strategic moves like acquiring Charles Taylor (Pitchbook, 2026-08-18) could bolster long-term positioning.
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