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Cohen & SteersCNS +3.58%77 Cash Ratio is 23.64 as of Jun. 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 9.74. GuruFocus rates CNS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Asset Management companies, Cohen & Steers ranks better than 85.59% on this metric.
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Cohen & Steers Cash Ratio Related Terms
Cohen & Steers Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cohen & Steers's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Cohen & Steers's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cohen & Steers Cash Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cohen & Steers's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cohen & Steers's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cohen & Steers (CNS) has a Cash Ratio of 23.64 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Cohen & Steers and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 9.74. Over the past decade, Cohen & Steers' Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 29.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #99 out of 687 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Cohen & Steers' Cash Ratio too high?
Cohen & Steers' current Cash Ratio of 23.64 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 9.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 29.35. The Asset Management industry median Cash Ratio is 1.61. Cohen & Steers' value of 23.64 is 1368.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #99 out of 687 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cohen & Steers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohen & Steers' Cash Ratio compare to DNP and FHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #99 out of 687 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Cohen & Steers in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 1.61. Cohen & Steers' value of 23.64 is 1368.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohen & Steers' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 29.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.74 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Cohen & Steers has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.61, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cohen & Steers's current Cash Ratio of 23.64 is 1368.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Cohen & Steers and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohen & Steers's current Cash Ratio is 23.64, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 9.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohen & Steers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers (CNS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.93, compared to a current price of $85.09 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 23.64, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 9.74 and 1368.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.61. Cohen & Steers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cohen & Steers (CNS), the current Cash Ratio is 23.64 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cohen & Steers (CNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.09 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.93.
GuruFocus considers Cohen & Steers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNS:
Cash Ratio: 23.64 (143% above median its 10-year median of 9.74)
GF Value™: $82.93 vs. price of $85.09 (2.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1368.3% above the Asset Management median (#99 of 687)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cohen & Steers is a niche asset manager concentrating on real estate securities. The firm invests primarily in the equity shares of real estate investment trusts, with holdings in domestic and international real estate securities accounting for nearly two-thirds of its $99.5 billion in managed assets at the end of May 2026. Cohen & Steers also manages portfolios dedicated to preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield offerings. The firm's distribution is balanced among its closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. During the past four calendar quarters, the company garnered 39% (25%) of its managed assets (base management fees) from institutional clients, 48% (55%) from open-end funds, and 13% (20%) from closed-end funds.
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