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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ares Management's Enterprise Value is MXN823,958 Mil.
Ares Management's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN29,835 Mil. Therefore, Ares Management's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Management's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ARES'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -182.51 Med: -6.99 Max: 442.06
Current: 29.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ares Management was 442.06. The lowest was -182.51. And the median was -6.99.
MEX:ARES's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.77% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.495
vs MEX:ARES: 29.15
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Ares Management's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ares Management's share price for today is MXN2115.00.
Ares Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN39.620.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Ares Management EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ares Management EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares Management's EV-to-FCF 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, Ares Management's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ares Management's current Enterprise Value is MXN823,958 Mil.
Ares Management's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN29,835 Mil.
* 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 (MEX:ARES) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.62 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #692 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Ares Management's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ares Management's current EV-to-FCF is 27.62. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Ares Management's value of 27.62 is 90.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #692 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares Management has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Management's EV-to-FCF compare to TROW and RJF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #692 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ares Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Ares Management's value of 27.62 is 90.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Management's current EV-to-FCF of 27.62 is 90.5% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Management's current EV-to-FCF is 27.62. 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 (MEX:ARES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,991.92, compared to a current price of MXN2,115.00 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.62 and 90.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. Ares Management's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (MEX:ARES), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.62 as of Jul. 27, 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 (MEX:ARES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,115.00 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,991.92.
GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ARES:
EV-to-FCF: 27.62
GF Value™: MXN2,991.92 vs. price of MXN2,115.00 (29.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.5% above the Asset Management median (#692 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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