Forward PE Ratio: 19.68
The forward PE ratio is 19.68 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (19.68) = Close Price ($121.66) / Consensus Forward EPS ($6.00)
ARES Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
19.68
ARES Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Ares Management Corporation
Market Cap
$39.95B
Forward PE Ratio
19.68
Market Cap
$43.69B
Forward PE Ratio
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Ares Management Corporation (ARES) | $39.95B | 19.68 |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs › | $39.94B | 8.17 |
| PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)vs › | $39.98B | 8.38 |
| Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)vs › | $41.74B | 246.15 |
| The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG)vs › | $37.97B | 10.84 |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG)vs › | $41.94B | 9.89 |
| State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)vs › | $43.69B | N/A |
| Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)vs › | $36.00B | 11.74 |
| MSCI Inc. (MSCI)vs › | $43.92B | 30.65 |
| Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL)vs › | $35.53B | 10.98 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
49.6
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
19.7
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $6.00 implies +152.1% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $2.38.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $121.66 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $6.00 | $5.72 – $6.37 | 10 | 20.3x |
| 2027-12-31 | $7.37 | $6.75 – $8.30 | 11 | 16.5x |
| 2028-12-31 | $8.66 | $7.19 – $9.65 | 3 | 14.1x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
- The forward PE ratio for ARES stock is 19.68.
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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