Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) — Stock Score Summary

Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Lazard is a high-quality financial advisory firm, but its performance is tied to the cyclical M&A market rather than our five structural macro themes.

Lazard, Inc. is a preeminent financial advisory and asset management firm, operating in major business centers globally. The company provides strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and capital structure, alongside managing investment portfolios for institutional clients. Lazard's competitive moat is sustained by its elite brand reputation, deep intellectual capital, and long-standing relationships with sovereign and corporate clients.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$48.55
Market Cap$4.8B
P/E (TTM)19.27
P/E (Forward)11.06
Price/Book5.22
Return on Equity34.3%
Return on Invested Capital10.2%
Debt/Equity240.85
Gross Margin89.9%
Operating Margin13.8%
Revenue Growth15.4%
Dividend Yield4.1%

Lazard, Inc. operates in the Capital Markets industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lazard, Inc.’s (LAZ) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) is 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (32), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lazard, Inc. have an economic moat?
Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Lazard, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. 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 Lazard, Inc. in?
Lazard, Inc. (LAZ) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Capital Markets industry (United States).
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