Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:A2RE34 Ares Management Corp BSP:A2RE34
57 GF Score
Price R$61.32
GF Value R$94.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ares Management LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Ares Management BSP:A2RE34 -1.35% 57 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:A2RE34 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R$94.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Ares Management's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

Ares Management's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.47) to Mar. 2026 (0.42). It may suggest that Ares Management is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Ares Management  (BSP:A2RE34) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Ares Management LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Ares Management LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Management's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

Ares Management LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Ares Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 0.60 0.63 0.52 0.42

Ares Management Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.47 0.44 0.42 0.42
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Ares Management LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Ares Management's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=65307.38/156215.071
=0.42

Ares Management's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=62312.875/148494.142
=0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42 mean?
Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors.
Is Ares Management's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Ares Management's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42. Overall, Ares Management has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Management's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to TROW and PFG?
Ares Management's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.42 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Asset Management company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. Ares Management's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42. 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 (BSP:A2RE34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$94.09, compared to a current price of R$61.32 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42. Ares Management's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (BSP:A2RE34), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.42 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 (BSP:A2RE34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$61.32 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$94.09. GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A2RE34:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.42
  • GF Value™: R$94.09 vs. price of R$61.32 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A2RE34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Ares Management Business Description

Other Exchanges ARES:USA0QN:Germany
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.
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