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Ares Management LP (ARES)
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11/28/2025: ARES (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $183.6
1 Year Target Price $183.6
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 99.64% | Avg. Invested days 123 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 51.39B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 66.18 | 1Y Target Price 183.6 |
Price to earnings Ratio 66.18 | 1Y Target Price 183.6 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 1.55 | 52 Weeks Range 109.20 - 196.36 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 109.20 - 196.36 | Updated Date 11/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.78% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.37 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
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Profitability
Profit Margin 12.15% | Operating Margin (TTM) 24.1% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.68% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.09% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 66.18 | Forward PE 24.15 | Enterprise Value 47247763539 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.6 |
Enterprise Value 47247763539 | Price to Sales(TTM) 9.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.47 | Shares Outstanding 216852343 | Shares Floating 214137416 |
Shares Outstanding 216852343 | Shares Floating 214137416 | ||
Percent Insiders 11 | Percent Institutions 84.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ares Management LP
Company Overview
History and Background
Ares Management LP was founded in 1997. It has grown through organic growth and acquisitions, becoming a leading global alternative investment manager.
Core Business Areas
- Credit: Invests in a wide range of liquid and illiquid credit strategies, including loans, high yield bonds, and direct lending.
- Private Equity: Focuses on control-oriented investments in companies across various industries.
- Real Estate: Invests in equity and debt opportunities across commercial and residential real estate.
- Secondaries: Acquires secondary interests in private equity, credit, and real estate funds.
Leadership and Structure
Michael Arougheti is the CEO. The company operates with a partnership structure, with various partners leading different investment teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Direct Lending: Provides financing solutions to middle-market companies. Market share is significant, but difficult to pinpoint exactly. Competitors include Apollo Global Management (APO), Blackstone (BX), and Golub Capital BDC (GBDC).
- Real Estate Debt: Offers debt financing for commercial real estate properties. Market share varies by region and property type. Competitors include Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT).
- Private Equity Funds: Investments in control-oriented companies, targeting value creation. The revenue and market share will vary each year. Competitors include KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR), The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG), and TPG Inc. (TPG).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The alternative asset management industry is growing, driven by demand for higher returns and diversification. Increased regulation and competition are key factors.
Positioning
Ares Management LP is a leading player in the alternative asset management industry, with a strong track record and diverse investment platform. It benefits from scale and established relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global alternative assets under management is multi-trillion, positioned for growth. Ares is well-positioned within direct lending, real estate, and private equity for the near term.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified investment platform
- Strong track record
- Experienced management team
- Significant assets under management (AUM)
- Established relationships with investors
Weaknesses
- Reliance on key personnel
- Potential for investment losses
- Complexity of investment strategies
- Sensitivity to market volatility
- High compensation expense
Opportunities
- Growing demand for alternative investments
- Expansion into new geographies
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Development of new investment products
- Increased institutional allocations to alternatives
Threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory changes
- Rising interest rates
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BX
- APO
- KKR
- CG
- TPG
Competitive Landscape
Ares Management LP competes with other large alternative asset managers. Its strengths include its diversified platform and established relationships. A disadvantage would be losing out on a specific investment deal.
Major Acquisitions
Landmark Partners
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 108
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded secondaries platform in real assets and private credit.
Crescent Capital BDC
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: Increase assets under management (AUM).
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
Ares Management LP is a prominent player in the alternative investment space, boasting a diverse investment platform and a proven track record. The firm's scale and strong investor relationships are advantages, while its reliance on key personnel and sensitivity to market fluctuations pose risks. Ares can capitalize on the growing demand for alternative investments, but must navigate increasing competition and regulatory changes. Its diversified approach and strategic acquisitions support its long-term growth prospects.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Ares Management LP Investor Relations, SEC Filings, Market Data Providers, Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ares Management LP
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-05-02 | Co-Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Michael J. Arougheti | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees 3891 | Website https://www.aresmgmt.com |
Full time employees 3891 | Website https://www.aresmgmt.com | ||
Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment focuses on majority or shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm prefers to invest between $1 million and $400 million in companies having EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million and debt investment value between $10 million and $100 million. The firm was previously known as Ares Management, L.P. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC is the general partner of the company.
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