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Acadian Asset ManagementAAMI -0.42%81 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates AAMI with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $42.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks worse than 56.4% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AAMI'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 2.12 Max: 2.6
Current: 1.86
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Acadian Asset Management was 2.60. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 2.12.
AAMI's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 56.4% of 383
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.4
vs AAMI: 1.86
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Acadian Asset Management Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Acadian Asset Management Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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, Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Acadian Asset Management Debt-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.93 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management. This is near median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.24 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #216 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.93 is near median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 2.60. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. Acadian Asset Management's value of 1.93 is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #216 out of 383 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to JPC and EXG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #216 out of 383 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Acadian Asset Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40. Acadian Asset Management's value of 1.93 is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Asset Management's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.24 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Acadian Asset 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 1.40, based on 383 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.93 is 37.9% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.76, compared to a current price of $82.50 — trading 92.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 37.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.40. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (AAMI), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.93 as of Mar. 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 Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.50 is trading 92.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $42.76.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAMI:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.93 (near median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: $42.76 vs. price of $82.50 (92.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% above the Asset Management median (#216 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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