Lazard, Inc. LAZ
Composite 50/100; the shares have moved about 48% 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.
Momentum ranks 23/100 — a strong mark against it.
Valuation ranks 68/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Quality ranks 67/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Income ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 23/100 — a strong mark against it. Growth ranks 27/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 48/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) is a global financial advisory and asset management firm offering M&A, capital markets, restructuring, and investment solutions across industries and geographies.
Key financials Lazard’s profitability metrics are strong: ROE 25.7%, ROA 5.5%, and net margins 7.0%. Revenue growth is flat at 0.3%, while EPS fell sharply by 94.2%. The balance sheet shows high leverage (Debt/Equity 2.26) but robust liquidity (Current ratio 5.30). Dividend yield is 4.7% with a payout ratio of 98.5%.
Stock health Momentum is weak: -10.72% over 3m, -18.71% over 6m, and -17.59% over 12m. The stock is -27.85% below its 52-week high, with RSI(14) at 46.70. Sideravia scores reflect high quality (65.1) but weak momentum (23.3).
Price vs fair value LAZ trades at a **PREMIUM of 30.00%** to our fair-value estimate of 29.38 and a **discount of 12.34%** to the 12-month target of 47.12. - Earnings fell sharply, pressuring valuation (Simply Wall St) - Asset management funds highlighted as strong performers (Zacks) - Competing firms like Moelis beat earnings, drawing capital (Zacks) - Sector M&A activity led by rivals in power (Power Technology)
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