ARES (Ares Management) GF Value Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 300% Above Median


ARES Ares Management Corp ARES
78 GF Score
Price $121.81
GF Value $184.81
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ares Management GF Value Rank?

Ares Management ARES +0.12% 78 GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates ARES with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $184.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Ares Management has the GF Value Rank of 4.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Ares Management GF Value Rank Related Terms

ARES vs TROW, PFG, RJF: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 4 mean?
Ares Management (ARES) has a GF Value Rank of 4 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Ares Management's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Ares Management's GF Value Rank too high?
Ares Management's current GF Value Rank of 4 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to TROW and PFG?
Ares Management's GF Value Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Ares Management's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Ares Management and its competitors. Ares Management's current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. 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 $184.81, compared to a current price of $121.81 — trading 34.1% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (ARES), the current GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 11, 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 $184.81. GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ARES:

  • GF Value Rank: 4 (300% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $184.81 vs. price of $121.81 (34.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 0QN:GermanyA2RE34:Brazil
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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