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Ares ManagementARES -0.73%82 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates ARES with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Asset Management companies, Ares Management ranks better than 51.37% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ares Management's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Ares Management was 36.30% per year. The lowest was -48.80% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Ares Management 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
ARES vs TROW, RJF, PFG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% mean?
Ares Management (ARES) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ares Management and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #248 out of 510 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Ares Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Ares Management's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.95. Ares Management's value of 11.60% is 5.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #248 out of 510 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares Management has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Management's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to TROW and RJF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #248 out of 510 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Ares Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.95. Ares Management's value of 11.60% is 5.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 10.95, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 10.95, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Management's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 11.60% is 5.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Ares Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Management's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. 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 (ARES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $186.08, compared to a current price of $140.31 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 5.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 10.95. Ares Management's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (ARES), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 11.60% 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 Ares Management (ARES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $140.31 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $186.08.
GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARES:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 11.60% (81% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: $186.08 vs. price of $140.31 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% above the Asset Management median (#248 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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