Ares Management Corporation (ARES) EBITDA Margin: 35.49%
Is Ares Management Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Ares Management Corporation's EBITDA margin of 35.49% is 25% below its 5-year average of 47.42%, near the low end of its 5-year range (34.99%–66.79%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 27.26% below its 12-month average of 48.79%.
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ARES EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
35.49%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
48.79%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
52.02%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
47.42%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
42.00%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
42.57%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-27.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-31.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.50%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-16.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
ARES Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES) | $44.45B | 35.49% | 48.79% | 52.02% | 47.42% |
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI)vs › | $44.49B | 61.64% | 61.42% | 62.76% | 60.61% |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)vs › | $44.69B | 25.01% | 36.51% | -2.66% | 10.60% |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)vs › | $45.35B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| State Street Corporation (STT)vs › | $46.32B | 18.94% | 18.57% | 21.84% | 27.20% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP)vs › | $41.34B | 26.66% | 26.66% | 26.69% | 25.42% |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG)vs › | $39.58B | 28.87% | 28.98% | 27.82% | 23.49% |
| Discover Financial Services (DFS)vs › | $50.34B | 31.84% | 32.16% | 43.56% | 35.25% |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs › | $37.87B | 8.08% | 6.58% | 3.90% | 5.22% |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)vs › | $37.48B | 23.20% | 22.20% | 21.37% | 22.94% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
70.7%
EBITDA Margin
35.5%
Operating Margin
22.9%
Net Margin
9.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Ares Management Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Ares Management Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The EBITDA margin for ARES stock is 35.49%.
- Is Ares Management Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
- Ares Management Corporation's EBITDA margin of 35.49% is 25% below its 5-year average of 47.42%, near the low end of its 5-year range (34.99%–66.79%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for ARES stock is 48.79%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for ARES stock is 52.02%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for ARES stock is 47.42%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for ARES stock is 42.00%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for ARES stock is 42.57%.
Ares Management Corporation EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 35.49% |
| 2024-12-31 | 62.09% |
| 2023-12-31 | 66.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | 43.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | 34.99% |
| 2020-12-31 | 41.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | 43.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | 47.70% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | 35.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | 209.98% |
| 2013-12-31 | 306.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | 519.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | 48.79% |
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About Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management Corporation functions as an investment firm specializing in alternative assets, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Tradable Credit division oversees diverse investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, alongside publicly traded products and sub-advised funds aimed at retail investors, all within the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. The Direct Lending segment delivers financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Through its Private Equity arm, the company primarily targets investments where it holds a majority or shared controlling interest, focusing on companies that are currently under-capitalized. The Real Estate group is involved in financing new property developments and the strategic repositioning of existing assets, often taking control or majority-control stakes. This group also creates and invests in specialized financing opportunities for middle-market commercial real estate owners and operators. Established in 1997, the company, formerly known as Ares Management, L.P., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and maintains a global footprint with additional offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC serves as its general partner.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Michael J. Arougheti