Ares Management Corporation (ARES) — Stock Score Summary

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$123.41
Market Cap$40.0B
P/E (TTM)57.42
P/E (Forward)16.76
Price/Book10.95
Return on Equity14.2%
Return on Invested Capital9.7%
Debt/Equity168.76
Gross Margin37.6%
Operating Margin18.4%
Revenue Growth28.3%
Dividend Yield4.3%
Free Cash Flow$1.8B

Ares Management Corporation operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ares Management Corporation’s (ARES) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ares Management Corporation (ARES) is 27/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (56), Value (24), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Ares Management Corporation have an economic moat?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) has a Quality factor score of 56/100. 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 Ares Management Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ares Management Corporation (ARES) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 27/100. 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 Ares Management Corporation in?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).