APO (Apollo Global Management) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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APO Apollo Global Management Inc APO
77 GF Score
Price $133.18
GF Value $132.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Apollo Global Management Financial Strength?

Apollo Global Management APO 77 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates APO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $132.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Apollo Global Management has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.51. Apollo Global Management's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.31. As of today, Apollo Global Management's Altman Z-Score is 0.05.


Apollo Global Management  (NYSE:APO) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Apollo Global Management has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Apollo Global Management Financial Strength Related Terms


APO vs KKR, STT, AMP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Apollo Global Management Financial Strength vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength falls into.


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Apollo Global Management Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Apollo Global Management's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-154 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,850 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13,727 Mil.

Apollo Global Management's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*2850/-154
=18.51

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Apollo Global Management's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 13727) / 44612
=0.31

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Apollo Global Management has a Z-score of 0.05, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.05 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 6 mean?
Apollo Global Management (APO) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Apollo Global Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength too high?
Apollo Global Management's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Apollo Global Management has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength compare to KKR and STT?
Apollo Global Management's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Apollo Global Management's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Apollo Global Management and its competitors. Apollo Global Management's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apollo Global Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Global Management (APO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $132.88, compared to a current price of $133.18 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Apollo Global Management's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Apollo Global Management (APO), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 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 Apollo Global Management (APO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apollo Global Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $133.18 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $132.88. GuruFocus considers Apollo Global Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for APO:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $132.88 vs. price of $133.18 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Apollo Global Management Business Description

Address 9 West 57th Street, 42nd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Apollo is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $938.4 billion in total assets under management, or AUM, including $709.1 billion in fee-earning assets, at the end of 2025. The company has two core operating segments: asset management and retirement services. Apollo operates with scale in each of its major product lines—private equity (with $128.4 billion in total AUM and $75.0 billion in fee-earning AUM), real estate/real assets ($60.8 billion/$27.6 billion), and credit ($749.2 billion/$606.5 billion). Apollo has a distribution profile that is likely not too far off from the industry averages—with 84% of its assets held by institutional investors and 16% by high-net-worth clients.
77GF Score

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