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ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AC - US0455281065 - Common Stock

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

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AC. AC was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for AC as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. AC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AC had positive earnings in the past year.
AC had a negative 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 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 5.61%, AC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
AC has a Return On Equity (5.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 -2 4 -4 6 -6

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 451.70%, AC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.16% of the companies in the same industry.
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) 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
AC Yearly Shares OutstandingAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
AC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

AC has an Altman-Z score of 9.12. This indicates that AC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.12, AC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.02% of the companies in the same industry.
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 85.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

AC has a Current Ratio of 6.97. This indicates that AC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
AC's Quick ratio of 6.97 is amongst the best of the industry. AC outperforms 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 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.
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 very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.43%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.92% on average over the past years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.17, AC is valued correctly.
AC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AC is cheaper than 63.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, AC is valued rather cheaply.
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.
AC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.39.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, AC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

86.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
AC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 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 Change0%
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-DateN/A
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A?

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


How profitable is ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A (AC) stock?

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.


Is the dividend of ASSOCIATED CAPITAL GROUP - A sustainable?

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