Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) — Stock Score Summary

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (78/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Artisan Partners is a high-quality asset management firm, but its business model is highly beta-sensitive and lacks structural tailwinds. It does not align with our macro themes and fails Terry Smith's preference for asset-light businesses with high reinvestment runways.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is an independent investment management firm providing actively managed equity and fixed-income strategies to institutional and retail clients worldwide. The company maintains a competitive moat through its distinctive multi-boutique structure, which empowers independent investment teams and fosters a culture of high-conviction active management. Its consistent long-term investment performance attracts and retains a diversified global client base.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$37.33
Market Cap$2.6B
P/E (TTM)9.51
P/E (Forward)9.48
Price/Book6.92
Return on Equity72.5%
Return on Invested Capital41.5%
Debt/Equity60.23
Gross Margin45.8%
Operating Margin31.1%
Revenue Growth9.3%
Dividend Yield8.9%
Free Cash Flow$290M

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc.’s (APAM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (78), Value (59), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. have an economic moat?
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) has a Quality factor score of 78/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. in?
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).
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