Ares ManagementARES +0.12%78 Median PS Value is $99.42 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 3845% above its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates ARES with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $184.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Asset Management companies, Ares Management ranks worse than 66.34% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Ares Management's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.743. Ares Management's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 3.7176. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $99.42.
As of today (2026-07-10), Ares Management's share price is $121.81. Ares Management's Median PS Value is $99.42. Therefore, Ares Management's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Management's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
ARES'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.52 Max: 3.42
Current: 1.23
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Ares Management was 3.42. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.52.
ARES's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 66.34% of 303
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs ARES: 1.23
Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Ares Management's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
121.81
/
99.42
=
1.23
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Ares Management Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares Management's Median PS Value 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 vs TROW, PFG, RJF: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 3.7176.
Ares Management's Revenue per Share 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 $26.743.
* 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 (ARES) has a Median PS Value of $99.42 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. This is 3845% above median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Ares Management's Median PS Value has ranged from 1.10 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #201 out of 303 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Ares Management's Median PS Value too high?
Ares Management's current Median PS Value of $99.42 is 3845% above median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 3.42. The Asset Management industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Ares Management's value of $99.42 is 9279.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #201 out of 303 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below 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 Median PS Value compare to TROW and PFG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #201 out of 303 companies for Median PS Value. This places Ares Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.06. Ares Management's value of $99.42 is 9279.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares Management's own Median PS Value has ranged from 1.10 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Ares Management 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 Median PS Value for an Asset Management company?
The median Median PS Value among Asset Management companies is 1.06, based on 303 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Management's current Median PS Value of $99.42 is 9279.2% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Management's current Median PS Value is $99.42, which is 3845% above median its own 10-year median of 2.52. 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 Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $184.87, compared to a current price of $121.81 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $99.42, which is 3845% above median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 9279.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.06. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (ARES), the current Median PS Value is $99.42 as of Jul. 10, 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 $121.81 is trading 34.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $184.87.
GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ARES:
Median PS Value: $99.42 (3845% above median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $184.87 vs. price of $121.81 (34.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9279.2% above the Asset Management median (#201 of 303)
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 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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