Ares is a leading global alternative investment manager with $622.5 billion of assets under management and over 4,250 employees in over 55 offices in more than 25 countries. We offer our investors a range of investment strategies and seek to deliver attractive performance to an investor base that includes over 2,850 direct institutional relationships and a significant retail investor base across our publicly-traded funds, sub-advised accounts and perpetual wealth vehicles. Since our inception in 1997, we have adhered to a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on delivering strong risk-adjusted investment returns through market cycles. Ares believes each of its distinct but complementary investment groups in Credit, Real Assets, Secondaries and Private Equity is a market leader based on assets under management and investment performance.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.6B | 5.6B | 3.9B | 3.6B | 3.1B | 4.2B |
| Net Income | 426M | 426M | 441M | 474M | 168M | 387M |
| EPS | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.23 | $1.37 | $0.54 | $1.30 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.2B | 3.2B | 2.7B | -300M | -770M | -2.6B |
| ROIC | 12.1% | 6.0% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 11.6% |
| Gross Margin | 54.2% | 54.2% | 55.4% | 59.1% | 51.0% | 72.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.92 | 0.92 | 0.72 | 1.57 | 1.43 | 0.82 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | $0.61 | $1.88 |
| Operating Income | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 511M | 1.1B |
| Operating Margin | 23.0% | 23.0% | 32.8% | 36.7% | 16.7% | 25.3% |
| ROE | 10.0% | 10.9% | 12.4% | 25.1% | 10.5% | 21.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | 359M | 359M | 359M | 345M | 310M | 297M |
Ares Management Corp passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
Ares Management Corp trades at 54.1x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 54.6x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 5.8x vs a median of 3.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 7.8% with a gross margin of 58.4%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 1.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +87.6%.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a current P/E ratio of 54.1, compared to its historical median P/E of 54.6. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 7.8%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a market capitalization of $38.3B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.14%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Ares Management Corp (ARES) appears fair. The current P/E of 54.1 is 1% below its historical median of 54.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 22.2%.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) operates in the Investment Advice industry, within the Financials sector.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) reported annual revenue of $5.6 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a net profit margin of 7.6%. This is a modest margin.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) generated $3.2 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92. This indicates moderate leverage.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.19 in its most recent fiscal year.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.9%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a 5-year average gross margin of 58.4%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 14 years of financial data for Ares Management Corp (ARES), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Ares Management Corp (ARES) has a book value per share of $11.89, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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