CNS (Cohen & Steers) ROCE %: 33.39% (As of Jun. 2026)

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CNS Cohen & Steers Inc CNS
77 GF Score
Price $83.60
GF Value $82.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cohen & Steers ROCE %?

Cohen & Steers CNS -1.04% 77 ROCE % is 33.39% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CNS with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Cohen & Steers's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.39%.

Cohen & Steers  (NYSE:CNS) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Cohen & Steers ROCE % Related Terms

Cohen & Steers ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cohen & Steers's ROCE % 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.

Cohen & Steers ROCE % Chart

Cohen & Steers Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Cohen & Steers Quarterly Data
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Cohen & Steers ROCE % Calculation

Cohen & Steers's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=199.745/( ( (812.366 - 15.197) + (876.694 - 10.592) )/ 2 )
=199.745/( (797.169+866.102)/ 2 )
=199.745/831.6355
=24.02 %

Cohen & Steers's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Jun. 2026 )  (Q: Mar. 2026 )(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=288.716/( ( (854.729 - 14.371) + (900.979 - 11.955) )/ 2 )
=288.716/( ( 840.358 + 889.024 )/ 2 )
=288.716/864.691
=33.39 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 33.39% mean?
Cohen & Steers (CNS) has a ROCE % of 33.39% as of Jun. 2026.
Is Cohen & Steers' ROCE % too high?
Cohen & Steers' current ROCE % is 33.39%. The Asset Management industry median ROCE % is 4.46. Cohen & Steers' value of 33.39% is 648.7% above this industry median. Overall, Cohen & Steers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohen & Steers' ROCE % compare to DNP and FHI?
Cohen & Steers' ROCE % of 33.39% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.46. Cohen & Steers' value of 33.39% is 648.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROCE % among Asset Management companies is 4.46, based on 713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cohen & Steers's current ROCE % of 33.39% is 648.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROCE % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cohen & Steers's current ROCE % is 33.39%. 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 $82.88, compared to a current price of $83.60 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 33.39% and 648.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.46. Cohen & Steers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cohen & Steers (CNS), the current ROCE % is 33.39% 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 Cohen & Steers (CNS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohen & Steers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $83.60 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.88. GuruFocus considers Cohen & Steers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNS:

  • ROCE %: 33.39%
  • GF Value™: $82.88 vs. price of $83.60 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 648.7% above the Asset Management median

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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