ARES (Ares Management) Insider Ownership: 2.54 % (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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ARES Ares Management Corp ARES
82 GF Score
Price $140.31
GF Value $186.08
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ares Management Insider Ownership?

Ares Management ARES -0.73% 82 Insider Ownership is 2.54 % as of Aug. 19, 2026. 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.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ares Management's insider ownership is 2.54%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ares Management's Institutional Ownership is 91.47%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Ares Management's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 46.69%.

Ares Management Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Ares Management Insider Ownership Chart

Ares Management Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ares Management can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 2.47 2.46 2.45 2.44 2.44 2.44 2.64 2.62 2.62 2.54
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 2.54 % mean?
Ares Management (ARES) has a Insider Ownership of 2.54 % as of Aug. 19, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors.
Is Ares Management's Insider Ownership too high?
Ares Management's current Insider Ownership is 2.54 %. 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 Insider Ownership compare to TROW and RJF?
Ares Management's Insider Ownership of 2.54 % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for an Asset Management company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. Ares Management's current Insider Ownership is 2.54 %. 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 Insider Ownership is 2.54 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (ARES), the current Insider Ownership is 2.54 % as of Aug. 19, 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:

  • Insider Ownership: 2.54 %
  • GF Value™: $186.08 vs. price of $140.31 (24.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QN:GermanyA2RE34:Brazil
Address 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
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.
82GF Score

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