The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Management's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:0QN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -149.77 Med: -38.02 Max: 69.49
Current: 27.28
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Ares Management was 69.49%. The lowest was -149.77%. And the median was -38.02%.
HAM:0QN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 58.59% of 1461
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.62
vs HAM:0QN: 27.28
Ares Management FCF Margin % Related Terms
Ares Management FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares Management's FCF Margin % 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.
HAM:0QN vs RJF, NTRS, TROW: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
Ares Management FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's FCF Margin % 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.
Ares Management (HAM:0QN) has a FCF Margin % of 27.99% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #605 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Ares Management's FCF Margin % too high?
Ares Management's current FCF Margin % is 27.99%. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. Ares Management's value of 27.99% is 91.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #605 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares Management has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Management's FCF Margin % compare to RJF and NTRS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #605 out of 1461 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Ares Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. Ares Management's value of 27.99% is 91.5% 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 FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.62, based on 1,461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Management's current FCF Margin % of 27.99% is 91.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Management's current FCF Margin % is 27.99%. 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 (HAM:0QN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.69, compared to a current price of €97.38 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 27.99% and 91.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.62. Ares Management's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (HAM:0QN), the current FCF Margin % is 27.99% 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 Ares Management (HAM:0QN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €97.38 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €165.69.
GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HAM:0QN:
FCF Margin %: 27.99%
GF Value™: €165.69 vs. price of €97.38 (41.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.5% above the Asset Management median (#605 of 1461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:0QN 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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