Ares Management Corporation (ARES) has a MoatMap StockRank of 27/100 based on Quality (56/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, is a prime beneficiary of the 'Persistent Inflation & Higher Rates' macro theme. Investors are increasingly allocating capital to private credit, private equity, and real assets for inflation protection and higher yields, aligning perfectly with Ares's offerings. Its asset-light model, recurring fee income, strong brand, and diverse investment platform provide a durable moat, making it a quality compounder. The market may be underestimating the sustained, structural shift in capital allocation towards alternative assets in this new economic regime, making its 'STRONG_SELL' signal a misjudgment of its long-term potential.
Ares Management Corporation is a global alternative investment manager offering credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure strategies to a diverse investor base. The firm maintains a strong competitive position through its broad product offering, significant fundraising capabilities, and expertise across various illiquid asset classes. Ares is distinguished by its focus on direct lending and comprehensive alternative asset solutions.
| Price | $123.41 |
| Market Cap | $40.0B |
| P/E (TTM) | 57.42 |
| P/E (Forward) | 16.76 |
| Price/Book | 10.95 |
| Return on Equity | 14.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 9.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 168.76 |
| Gross Margin | 37.6% |
| Operating Margin | 18.4% |
| Revenue Growth | 28.3% |
| Dividend Yield | 4.3% |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.8B |
Ares Management Corporation operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).