CNS (Cohen & Steers) EBITDA Margin %: 43.45% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Cohen & Steers EBITDA Margin %?

Cohen & Steers CNS -1.04% 77 EBITDA Margin % is 43.45% as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 39.97. GuruFocus rates CNS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 668 Asset Management companies, Cohen & Steers ranks better than 55.69% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Cohen & Steers's EBITDA for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $74.8 Mil. Cohen & Steers's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $172.1 Mil. Therefore, Cohen & Steers's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 43.45%.


Cohen & Steers  (NYSE:CNS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Cohen & Steers EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Cohen & Steers EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohen & Steers's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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Cohen & Steers EBITDA Margin % Chart

Cohen & Steers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Cohen & Steers Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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CNS vs DNP, FHI, OTF: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Cohen & Steers's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cohen & Steers's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cohen & Steers's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Cohen & Steers EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cohen & Steers's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=211.459/578.125
=36.58 %

Cohen & Steers's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=74.785/172.134
=43.45 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 43.45% mean?
Cohen & Steers (CNS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 43.45% as of Jun. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Cohen & Steers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.97. Over the past decade, Cohen & Steers' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.62 to 47.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #296 out of 668 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Cohen & Steers' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Cohen & Steers' current EBITDA Margin % of 43.45% is near median its 10-year median of 39.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.62 to a high of 47.61. The Asset Management industry median EBITDA Margin % is 30.34. Cohen & Steers' value of 43.45% is 43.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #296 out of 668 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to DNP and FHI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #296 out of 668 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Cohen & Steers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 30.34. Cohen & Steers' value of 43.45% is 43.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohen & Steers' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.62 to 47.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.97 vs. the industry median of 30.34, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Asset Management companies is 30.34, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cohen & Steers's current EBITDA Margin % of 43.45% is 43.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Cohen & Steers and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 30.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohen & Steers's current EBITDA Margin % is 43.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.97. 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 $82.88, compared to a current price of $83.60 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 43.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.97 and 43.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 30.34. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cohen & Steers (CNS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 43.45% 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 $83.60 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.88. GuruFocus considers Cohen & Steers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNS:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 43.45% (near median its 10-year median of 39.97)
  • GF Value™: $82.88 vs. price of $83.60 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.2% above the Asset Management median (#296 of 668)

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 Business Description

Address 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
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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