Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.40 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:A2RE34 Ares Management Corp BSP:A2RE34
17 GF Score
Price R$74.69
GF Value R$94.62
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ares Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ares Management BSP:A2RE34 +1.81% 17 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.40 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 16.24. GuruFocus rates BSP:A2RE34 with a GF Score™ of 17/100 and a GF Value™ of R$94.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Asset Management companies, Ares Management ranks worse than 98.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Ares Management's current share price is R$74.69. Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$4.85. Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 15.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:A2RE34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.86   Med: 16.24   Max: 25.45
Current: 15.21

During the past years, Ares Management's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.45. The lowest was 8.86. And the median was 16.24.

BSP:A2RE34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.97% of 973 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs BSP:A2RE34: 15.21

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Ares Management's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$56.986. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$4.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ares Management  (BSP:A2RE34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ares Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ares Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Ares Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ares Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 10.17 16.59 22.74 18.21

Ares Management Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.64 18.41 18.21 11.82 11.88

BSP:A2RE34 vs TROW, RJF, PFG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.


Ares Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ares Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=74.69/4.85
=15.40

* 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.

Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ares Management's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=56.986/333.9520*333.9520
=56.986

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ares Management Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.170 241.428 32.050
201612 24.553 241.432 33.962
201703 20.357 243.801 27.884
201706 22.845 244.955 31.145
201709 21.707 246.819 29.370
201712 11.007 246.524 14.911
201803 22.596 249.554 30.238
201806 24.603 251.989 32.605
201809 24.010 252.439 31.763
201812 11.053 251.233 14.692
201903 11.207 254.202 14.723
201906 12.082 256.143 15.752
201909 16.280 256.759 21.174
201912 16.723 256.974 21.732
202003 22.142 258.115 28.648
202006 24.777 257.797 32.096
202009 31.666 260.280 40.629
202012 31.282 260.474 40.106
202103 32.445 264.877 40.906
202106 50.031 271.696 61.495
202109 54.103 274.310 65.866
202112 60.064 278.802 71.945
202203 48.158 287.504 55.938
202206 47.198 296.311 53.194
202209 45.065 296.808 50.705
202212 46.996 296.797 52.879
202303 48.011 301.836 53.119
202306 45.983 305.109 50.330
202309 45.566 307.789 49.439
202312 48.684 306.746 53.002
202403 45.242 312.332 48.374
202406 54.128 314.175 57.535
202409 56.965 315.301 60.335
202412 62.548 315.605 66.184
202503 78.947 319.799 82.441
202506 73.362 322.561 75.953
202509 73.347 324.800 75.414
202512 69.204 324.054 71.318
202603 59.507 330.213 60.181
202606 56.986 333.952 56.986

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.40 mean?
Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.40 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.24. Over the past decade, Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.86 to 25.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #963 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ares Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.40 is near median its 10-year median of 16.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.86 to a high of 25.45. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Ares Management's value of 15.40 is 1711.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #963 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Management has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TROW and RJF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #963 out of 973 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ares Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Ares Management's value of 15.40 is 1711.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares Management's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.86 to 25.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.24 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Ares Management 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 973 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.40 is 1711.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$94.62, compared to a current price of R$74.69 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.24 and 1711.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Ares Management's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.40 as of Aug. 30, 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 Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$74.69 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$94.62. GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A2RE34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.40 (near median its 10-year median of 16.24)
  • GF Value™: R$94.62 vs. price of R$74.69 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 17/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1711.8% above the Asset Management median (#963 of 973)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A2RE34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ares Management Business Description

Other Exchanges ARES:USA0QN:Germany
Address 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Ares Management is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with $622.5 billion in total assets under management, or AUM, including $384.9 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has four main business segments: credit strategies ($406.9 billion in total AUM and $249.8 billion in fee-earning AUM), private equity, ($25.3 billion/$14.4 billion), real estate/real assets ($139.1 billion/$84.1 billion), and other alternatives ($51.2 billion/$36.6 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors (80% of AUM) and high-net-worth individuals (20%). Ares operates through more than 35 offices in over 15 countries around the globe.
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