Financial Services · NYSE/NASDAQ: ARES

Ares Management Corp

Asset Management
Market Cap $13.99B
Verdict: High

Quality Scores

Multi-Bagger
84/100
Compounder Quality
89/100
Management Credibility
92/100
Governance
85/100
Cash Flow Quality
85/100

AI Summary

Ares Management Corp (ARES) has demonstrated exceptional revenue growth, scaling from $358M in 2016 to over $4.76B by 2025, reflecting its evolution into a global powerhouse in alternative investment management. The firm has successfully transitioned from a credit-focused shop to a diversified platform across Credit, Real Estate, Private Equity, and Secondaries. While net income has shown volatility due to the timing of performance income and realized gains, the trajectory of Management Fee-related Earnings (FRE) remains robust. Assets Under Management (AUM) have consistently expanded through…

Top Opportunities

  • Consistent 10-year Revenue CAGR >25%
  • Explosive growth in Fee Related Earnings (FRE)
  • Leadership position in the private credit market

Top Risks

  • Opaque reporting due to consolidated fund accounting Rules
  • History of negative CFO despite positive Net Income
  • Sensitivity to credit market spreads and defaults

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