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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AB - US01881G1067

39.31 USD
+0.09 (+0.23%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:26:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall AB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AB against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AB 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

AB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years AB has been profitable.
AB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of AB (19.02%) is better than 97.48% of its industry peers.
AB has a Return On Equity of 19.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AB outperforms 87.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.02%
ROE 19.02%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)15.58%
ROA(5y)17.58%
ROE(3y)15.6%
ROE(5y)17.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

AB has a better Profit Margin (90.92%) than 95.80% of its industry peers.
AB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
AB has a better Operating Margin (100.00%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
AB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 90.92%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-0.37%
PM growth 5Y0.46%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, AB has less shares outstanding
AB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for AB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
AB Yearly Shares OutstandingAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
AB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

AB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.44%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, AB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.20% on average per year.
AB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.12%.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.44%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%11.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.12%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%

3.2 Future

AB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.72% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.82% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.15%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%
EPS Next 5Y7.72%
Revenue Next Year-3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
AB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.33 indicates a reasonable valuation of AB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AB is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.38, AB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.05, the valuation of AB can be described as reasonable.
AB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AB is cheaper than 72.27% of the companies in the same industry.
AB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.33
Fwd PE 10.05
AB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

AB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AB is cheaper than 73.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.6
EV/EBITDA N/A
AB Per share dataAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates AB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
AB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)2.18
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.85%, which is a nice return.
AB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.36.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, AB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.85%

5.2 History

The dividend of AB has a limited annual growth rate of 5.84%.
AB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AB has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
AB Yearly Dividends per shareAB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

AB pays out 99.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP99.17%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%
AB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
AB Dividend Payout.AB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP

NYSE:AB (12/19/2025, 8:26:47 PM)

39.31

+0.09 (+0.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Inst Owners15.98%
Inst Owner Change-26%
Ins Owners1.81%
Ins Owner Change-1153.24%
Market Cap3.58B
Revenue(TTM)359.58M
Net Income(TTM)376.91M
Analysts76
Price Target42.33 (7.68%)
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio1.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.85%
Yearly Dividend3.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.84%
DP99.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-03 2025-11-03 (0.86)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.66%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.11%
Max EPS beat(4)18.72%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.11%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.61%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-24.43%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-40.57%
PT rev (1m)1.22%
PT rev (3m)1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.33
Fwd PE 10.05
P/S 8.63
P/FCF 9.6
P/OCF 9.6
P/B 1.8
P/tB 1.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY8.83%
EPS(NY)3.91
Fwd EY9.95%
FCF(TTM)4.09
FCFY10.41%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY10.41%
SpS4.56
BVpS21.78
TBVpS21.78
PEG (NY)2.2
PEG (5Y)2.18
Graham Number41.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 19.02%
ROE 19.02%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 90.92%
GM N/A
FCFM 89.84%
ROA(3y)15.58%
ROA(5y)17.58%
ROE(3y)15.6%
ROE(5y)17.6%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-0.37%
PM growth 5Y0.46%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 98.81%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)107.99%
Profit Quality(5y)102.53%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.44%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%11.69%
EPS Next Y5.15%
EPS Next 2Y9.51%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%
EPS Next 5Y7.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.12%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%4.68%
Revenue Next Year-3.49%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.69%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y14.12%
EBIT growth 3Y3.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.65%
EBIT Next Year20.88%
EBIT Next 3Y31.01%
EBIT Next 5Y2.06%
FCF growth 1Y25.44%
FCF growth 3Y-1.39%
FCF growth 5Y8.86%
OCF growth 1Y25.44%
OCF growth 3Y-1.39%
OCF growth 5Y8.86%

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP / AB FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AB stock?

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


What is the valuation status of ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) stock?

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for AB stock?

The financial health rating of ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AB stock?

The dividend rating of ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.17%.