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ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US0455281065 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

37.32  -1.16 (-3.01%)

Fundamental Rating

4

AC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 232 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AC has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. AC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AC was profitable.
AC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AC 4 years were profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.09%, AC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.25%, AC is doing worse than 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.09%
ROE 4.25%
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's Profit Margin of 310.55% is amongst the best of the industry. AC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
AC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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) 310.55%
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

The number of shares outstanding for AC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

AC has an Altman-Z score of 14.19. This indicates that AC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 14.19, AC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
AC has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AC's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.44 is amongst the best of the industry. AC outperforms 90.52% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.01, AC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.44
Altman-Z 14.19
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 10.82 indicates that AC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AC has a better Current ratio (10.82) than 92.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 10.82 indicates that AC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AC has a better Quick ratio (10.82) than 92.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 10.82
Quick Ratio 10.82
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 nice 15.86% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, AC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.72% on average per year.
AC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.06%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.86%
EPS 3Y-8.15%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%-43.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.92%
Sales Q2Q%-29.29%

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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.73, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AC.
AC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
AC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.73
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
AC Per share dataAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.58
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.52%, AC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
AC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 8.14.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.52, AC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of AC grows each year by 61.44%, which is quite nice.
AC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As AC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
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

122.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AC. 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.
DP122.46%
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 (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

37.32

-1.16 (-3.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05
Inst Owners65.74%
Inst Owner Change-1.6%
Ins Owners2.35%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap788.94M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.3%
Short Ratio1.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)61.44%
DP122.46%
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 20.73
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 64.18
P/FCF 39.77
P/OCF 39.77
P/B 0.88
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.8
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.94
FCFY2.51%
OCF(TTM)0.94
OCFY2.51%
SpS0.58
BVpS42.52
TBVpS42.36
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.58
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.09%
ROE 4.25%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 310.55%
GM N/A
FCFM 161.38%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.01
Debt/FCF 0.44
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 51.96%
Current Ratio 10.82
Quick Ratio 10.82
Altman-Z 14.19
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.86%
EPS 3Y-8.15%
EPS 5Y3.72%
EPS Q2Q%-43.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.92%
Sales Q2Q%-29.29%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.64%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-76.5%
FCF growth 3Y-51.68%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-76.5%
OCF growth 3Y-51.68%
OCF growth 5YN/A