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ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:AC - US0455281065 - Common Stock

30.92 USD
-2.44 (-7.31%)
Last: 9/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall AC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated AC against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While AC has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. AC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AC was profitable.
In the past year AC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
AC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years AC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
AC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAC 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 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

AC has a better Return On Assets (5.61%) than 75.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.88%, AC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.61%
ROE 5.88%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.15%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)1.2%
ROE(5y)2.4%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

1.3 Margins

AC has a Profit Margin of 451.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AC outperforms 99.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AC has grown nicely.
AC does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 451.7%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.94%
PM growth 5Y13.78%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, AC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AC has less shares outstanding
AC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
AC Yearly Shares OutstandingAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
AC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.12 indicates that AC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AC (9.12) is better than 92.02% of its industry peers.
AC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. AC outperforms 85.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 9.12
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 6.97 indicates that AC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AC has a Current ratio of 6.97. This is amongst the best in the industry. AC outperforms 89.92% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.97 indicates that AC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AC (6.97) is better than 89.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.97
Quick Ratio 6.97
AC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 64.69% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.72% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, AC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.43% in the last year.
AC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.69%
EPS 3Y-8.15%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%530.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.92%
Sales Q2Q%-15.12%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
AC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

AC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.17.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.17
Fwd PE N/A
AC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
AC Per share dataAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.27
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AC has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.48, AC is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, AC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of AC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 61.44%!
AC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
AC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)61.44%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
AC Yearly Dividends per shareAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

AC pays out 86.89% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP86.89%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
AC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
AC Dividend Payout.AC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A

NYSE:AC (9/4/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

30.92

-2.44 (-7.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06
Inst Owners65.9%
Inst Owner Change-41.15%
Ins Owners2.4%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap652.10M
Revenue(TTM)11.90M
Net Income(TTM)53.77M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)61.44%
DP86.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date06-12 2025-06-12 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.17
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 54.78
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.72
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.54
EY8.21%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.42
OCFYN/A
SpS0.56
BVpS43.37
TBVpS43.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.27
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.61%
ROE 5.88%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 451.7%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.15%
ROA(5y)1.99%
ROE(3y)1.2%
ROE(5y)2.4%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y5.94%
PM growth 5Y13.78%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 6.97
Quick Ratio 6.97
Altman-Z 9.12
F-Score5
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)64.69%
EPS 3Y-8.15%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%530.32%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.92%
Sales Q2Q%-15.12%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-164.17%
FCF growth 3Y-51.68%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-164.17%
OCF growth 3Y-51.68%
OCF growth 5YN/A

ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A / AC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to AC.


What is the valuation status for AC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A?

ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) stock?

The financial health rating of ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) is 7 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) stock?

The dividend rating of ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 86.89%.