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Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Operating Margin: 22.90%

Is Ares Management Corporation’s operating margin high or low?

Ares Management Corporation's operating margin of 22.90% is 13% above its 5-year average of 20.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.03%–27.22%).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 11.19% below its 12-month average of 25.79%.

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ARES Operating Margin
27.22%+11.79% 1Y
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ARES Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

ARES Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

22.90%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

25.79%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

21.14%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

20.23%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

14.71%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

8.43%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-11.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+8.33%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+13.20%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+55.67%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+171.50%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

ARES Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Ares Management Corporation (ARES)$44.45B22.90%25.79%21.14%20.23%
MSCI Inc. (MSCI)vs ›$44.49B55.36%54.09%54.16%53.56%
Coinbase Global, Inc. (COIN)vs ›$44.69B0.43%27.57%-8.73%6.06%
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA)vs ›$45.35BN/AN/AN/AN/A
State Street Corporation (STT)vs ›$46.32B17.05%15.97%17.22%19.88%
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (AMP)vs ›$41.34B27.39%25.58%25.51%24.31%
American International Group, Inc. (AIG)vs ›$39.58B14.66%14.34%12.87%10.09%
Discover Financial Services (DFS)vs ›$50.34B34.55%60.11%58.92%47.02%
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)vs ›$37.87B7.10%6.21%3.69%4.90%
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)vs ›$37.48B17.85%17.52%16.46%16.33%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

70.7%

Operating Margin

22.9%

Ares Management Corporation Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Ares Management Corporation Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
The operating margin for ARES stock is 22.90%.
Is Ares Management Corporation's operating margin high or low?
Ares Management Corporation's operating margin of 22.90% is 13% above its 5-year average of 20.23%, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.03%–27.22%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
The TTM average operating margin for ARES stock is 25.79%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
The 3Y average operating margin for ARES stock is 21.14%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
The 5Y average operating margin for ARES stock is 20.23%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
The 10Y average operating margin for ARES stock is 14.71%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)?
The 15Y average operating margin for ARES stock is 8.43%.

Ares Management Corporation Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2025-12-3127.22%
2024-12-3124.35%
2023-12-3122.96%
2022-12-3110.03%
2021-12-3119.04%
2020-12-3117.78%
2019-12-3117.14%
2018-12-319.19%
2017-12-31-6.03%
2016-12-3114.57%
2015-12-315.57%
2014-12-31-42.42%
2013-12-31-67.53%
2012-12-31-127.07%
2011-12-31-9.75%

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.

Los Angeles, CA
4,250 employees
Financial Services / Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Michael J. Arougheti