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Ares ManagementARES -0.73%82 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.80 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARES with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $186.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,141 Asset Management companies, Ares Management ranks worse than 73.01% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Ares Management's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -7.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ARES'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.4 Med: -7.9 Max: -0.1
Current: -7.8
During the past 13 years, Ares Management's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%. The lowest was -21.40%. And the median was -7.90%.
ARES's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 73.01% of 1141
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs ARES: -7.80
Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Ares Management 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ARES vs TROW, RJF, PFG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Ares Management 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.80 mean?
Ares Management (ARES) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -7.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ares Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #833 out of 1141 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Ares Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Ares Management's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.80. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #833 out of 1141 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ares Management has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Management's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TROW and RJF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ares Management ranks #833 out of 1141 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Ares Management in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Ares Management and its competitors. Ares Management's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.80. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $186.08, compared to a current price of $140.31 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.80. Ares Management's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Management (ARES), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -7.80 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 Ares Management (ARES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $140.31 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $186.08.
GuruFocus considers Ares Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ARES:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -7.80
GF Value™: $186.08 vs. price of $140.31 (24.6% below fair value)
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 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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