CNS (Cohen & Steers) 12-1 Month Momentum %: 18.51% (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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CNS Cohen & Steers Inc CNS
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Price $76.66
GF Value $81.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cohen & Steers 12-1 Month Momentum %?

Cohen & Steers CNS -0.66% 86 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.51% as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates CNS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $81.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Asset Management companies, Cohen & Steers ranks better than 78.78% on this metric.

12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-09-10), Cohen & Steers's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.51%.

The industry rank for Cohen & Steers's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:

CNS's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than
78.78% of 1640 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -1.67 vs CNS: 18.51

Cohen & Steers  (NYSE:CNS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation

Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.

The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.


Cohen & Steers 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms


CNS vs STEP, DNP, HLNE: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Cohen & Steers's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.


Cohen & Steers 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cohen & Steers's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cohen & Steers's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.


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Cohen & Steers  (NYSE:CNS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation

12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:

12-1 Month Momentum %=( Price 1-month ago / Price 12-month ago - 1 ) * 100 %

* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % →
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 18.51% mean?
Cohen & Steers (CNS) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 18.51% as of Sep. 10, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Cohen & Steers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #348 out of 1640 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Cohen & Steers' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Cohen & Steers' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #348 out of 1640 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cohen & Steers has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohen & Steers' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to STEP and DNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cohen & Steers ranks #348 out of 1640 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Cohen & Steers in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Asset Management company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Cohen & Steers and its competitors. Cohen & Steers's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohen & Steers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers (CNS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $81.71, compared to a current price of $76.66 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.51%. Cohen & Steers' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cohen & Steers (CNS), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 18.51% as of Sep. 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 Cohen & Steers (CNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $76.66 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $81.71. GuruFocus considers Cohen & Steers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNS:

  • 12-1 Month Momentum %: 18.51%
  • GF Value™: $81.71 vs. price of $76.66 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Cohen & Steers Business Description

Address 1166 Avenue of the Americas, 30th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Cohen & Steers is a niche asset manager concentrating on real estate securities. The firm invests primarily in the equity shares of real estate investment trusts, with holdings in domestic and international real estate securities accounting for nearly two-thirds of its $99.5 billion in managed assets at the end of May 2026. Cohen & Steers also manages portfolios dedicated to preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield offerings. The firm's distribution is balanced among its closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. During the past four calendar quarters, the company garnered 39% (25%) of its managed assets (base management fees) from institutional clients, 48% (55%) from open-end funds, and 13% (20%) from closed-end funds.
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