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ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AAMI - US10948W1036 - Common Stock

49.275 USD
+0.8 (+1.66%)
Last: 1/8/2026, 10:44:50 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AAMI. AAMI was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AAMI has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AAMI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AAMI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AAMI has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AAMI has been profitable.
AAMI had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
AAMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAAMI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

AAMI has a better Return On Assets (11.68%) than 92.34% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 429.64%, AAMI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of AAMI (18.14%) is better than 94.04% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AAMI is significantly above the industry average of 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (18.14%) for AAMI is well below the 3 year average (25.11%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that AAMI had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.68%
ROE 429.64%
ROIC 18.14%
ROA(3y)14.08%
ROA(5y)35.78%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)25.11%
ROIC(5y)21.1%
AAMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAAMI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K -4K

1.3 Margins

AAMI's Profit Margin of 15.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AAMI outperforms 51.91% of its industry peers.
AAMI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.98%, AAMI is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AAMI has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.98%
PM (TTM) 15.7%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-1.26%
OM growth 5Y-6.43%
PM growth 3Y-52.63%
PM growth 5Y-14.89%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AAMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAAMI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for AAMI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
AAMI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AAMI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
AAMI Yearly Shares OutstandingAAMI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
AAMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAAMI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.86 indicates that AAMI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.86, AAMI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
AAMI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 14.71. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 14.71, AAMI is doing worse than 89.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.86
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AAMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAAMI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that AAMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AAMI has a Current ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that AAMI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AAMI has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
AAMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAAMI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 44.00% over the past year.
AAMI shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.45% yearly.
AAMI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.25%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)44%
EPS 3Y21.5%
EPS 5Y9.45%
EPS Q2Q%28.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.19%
Sales Q2Q%17.14%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AAMI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.52% on average per year.
AAMI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.32%
Revenue Next 2Y21.65%
Revenue Next 3Y19.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
AAMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAAMI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
AAMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAAMI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AAMI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.21.
AAMI's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, AAMI is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.63, the valuation of AAMI can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AAMI is valued a bit cheaper than 69.79% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AAMI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say AAMI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.21
Fwd PE 10.63
AAMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAAMI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

86.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AAMI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.06
AAMI Per share dataAAMI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AAMI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AAMI's earnings are expected to grow with 26.52% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.09%, AAMI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, AAMI is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, AAMI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.09%

5.2 History

The dividend of AAMI decreases each year by -36.80%.
AAMI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
AAMI has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
AAMI Yearly Dividends per shareAAMI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.1

5.3 Sustainability

1.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AAMI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP1.59%
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
AAMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAAMI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
AAMI Dividend Payout.AAMI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AAMI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

NYSE:AAMI (1/8/2026, 10:44:50 AM)

49.275

+0.8 (+1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Inst Owners78.27%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)559.30M
Net Income(TTM)87.80M
Analysts47.5
Price Target51 (3.5%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.09%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-36.8%
DP1.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.2%
Min EPS beat(2)0.01%
Max EPS beat(2)18.39%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.44%
Min EPS beat(4)0.01%
Max EPS beat(4)36.56%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)14.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)20.43%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)18.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.13%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.53%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.79%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.04%
PT rev (3m)15.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.21
Fwd PE 10.63
P/S 3.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 86.1
P/tB 12966.9
EV/EBITDA 12.06
EPS(TTM)3.24
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)4.64
Fwd EY9.41%
FCF(TTM)-1.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.85
OCFYN/A
SpS15.66
BVpS0.57
TBVpS0
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.61
Graham Number6.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.68%
ROE 429.64%
ROCE 27.52%
ROIC 18.14%
ROICexc 23.25%
ROICexgc 29.07%
OM 24.98%
PM (TTM) 15.7%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)14.08%
ROA(5y)35.78%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)25.11%
ROIC(5y)21.1%
ROICexc(3y)36.89%
ROICexc(5y)33.77%
ROICexgc(3y)46.54%
ROICexgc(5y)43.9%
ROCE(3y)36.76%
ROCE(5y)30.76%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y12%
OM growth 3Y-1.26%
OM growth 5Y-6.43%
PM growth 3Y-52.63%
PM growth 5Y-14.89%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 14.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 63.31%
Cap/Sales 1.91%
Interest Coverage 9.63
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 2.86
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)73.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.48%
Profit Quality(3y)78.98%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)44%
EPS 3Y21.5%
EPS 5Y9.45%
EPS Q2Q%28.81%
EPS Next Y19.37%
EPS Next 2Y29.16%
EPS Next 3Y26.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.19%
Sales Q2Q%17.14%
Revenue Next Year19.32%
Revenue Next 2Y21.65%
Revenue Next 3Y19.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.41%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.42%
EBIT Next Year26.39%
EBIT Next 3Y22.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-162.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-138.18%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC / AAMI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AAMI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AAMI.


What is the valuation status of ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of AAMI stock?

ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI) is 15.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 86.1.


What is the earnings growth outlook for ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC (AAMI) is expected to grow by 19.37% in the next year.