Ares Management (HAM:0QN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 44% Above Median

What is Ares Management Dividend Payout Ratio?

Ares Management HAM:0QN -1.62% 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates HAM:0QN with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Ares Management ranks worse than 86.31% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.94.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Ares Management Corp is 2.19, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:0QN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 2.04 Max: 6.35
Current: 0.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ares Management was 6.35. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 2.04.

HAM:0QN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
86.31% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs HAM:0QN: 0.63

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Ares Management is 2.40%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Ares Management was 8.57%. The lowest was 1.88%. And the median was 3.38%.

Ares Management's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.17.

During the past 12 months, Ares Management's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ares Management was 39.10% per year. The lowest was 12.10% per year. And the median was 22.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Ares Management (HAM:0QN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Ares Management Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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HAM:0QN vs RJF, NTRS, TROW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Ares Management Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0	/	1.46
	=	0.00

Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1.168	/	0.398
	=	2.93

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.94 mean?

Ares Management (HAM:0QN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.94 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #807 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.

Is Ares Management's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Ares Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.94 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 6.35. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Ares Management's value of 2.94 is 314.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #807 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RJF and NTRS?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #807 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ares Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Ares Management's value of 2.94 is 314.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares Management's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 0.71, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.94 is 314.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Management's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.94, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.94, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 314.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (HAM:0QN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.94 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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.94 (44% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: €165.69 vs. price of €97.38 (41.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 314.1% above the Asset Management median (#807 of 935)

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 Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies RJF NTRS TROW PFG AMP CG BEN PS PSLV STT BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO OSTO:EQT LSE:III XSWX:PGHN

Other Exchanges ARES:USA 0QN:Germany A2RE34:Brazil

Address 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067

Website https://www.aresmgmt.com

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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