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ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MA -A (APAM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:APAM - US04316A1088 - Common Stock

46.72 USD
+1.78 (+3.96%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to APAM. APAM was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While APAM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. APAM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year APAM was profitable.
In the past year APAM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years APAM has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years APAM had a positive operating cash flow.
APAM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPAM 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 500M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.01%, APAM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.62% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM has a Return On Equity of 64.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APAM outperforms 98.73% of its industry peers.
APAM has a better Return On Invested Capital (36.68%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APAM is significantly above the industry average of 7.69%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.78%) for APAM is below the current ROIC(36.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.01%
ROE 64.35%
ROIC 36.68%
ROA(3y)14.66%
ROA(5y)17.13%
ROE(3y)64.55%
ROE(5y)81.8%
ROIC(3y)34.78%
ROIC(5y)46.29%
APAM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPAM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

APAM's Profit Margin of 21.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. APAM outperforms 58.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APAM has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 32.44%, APAM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.96% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.44%
PM (TTM) 21.62%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-9.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.94%
PM growth 5Y4.74%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
APAM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPAM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, APAM has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for APAM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
APAM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
APAM Yearly Shares OutstandingAPAM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
APAM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPAM 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

2.2 Solvency

APAM has an Altman-Z score of 3.76. This indicates that APAM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of APAM (3.76) is better than 81.01% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of APAM is 0.62, which is an excellent value as it means it would take APAM, only 0.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of APAM (0.62) is better than 90.72% of its industry peers.
APAM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating APAM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.52, APAM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 0.62
Altman-Z 3.76
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
APAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that APAM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.72, APAM is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that APAM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, APAM is doing worse than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.72
APAM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPAM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.26% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, APAM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.86% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 14.02% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, APAM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.26%
EPS 3Y-10.97%
EPS 5Y5.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.24%
Revenue growth 5Y6.83%
Sales Q2Q%0%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.47% on average over the next years.
APAM is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -26.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-26.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
APAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
APAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

APAM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.16.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, APAM is valued a bit cheaper than 60.76% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.64, the valuation of APAM can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APAM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
APAM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.16
Fwd PE 11.64
APAM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPAM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APAM is valued cheaper than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
70.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APAM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.77
EV/EBITDA 9.66
APAM Per share dataAPAM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates APAM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of APAM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

APAM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.83%, which is a nice return.
APAM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.89.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, APAM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.83%

5.2 History

The dividend of APAM has a limited annual growth rate of 2.62%.
APAM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
APAM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
APAM Yearly Dividends per shareAPAM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

102.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APAM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
APAM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP102.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
APAM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAPAM 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
APAM Dividend Payout.APAM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.APAM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MA -A

NYSE:APAM (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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46.72

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners92.79%
Inst Owner Change-1.31%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change10.28%
Market Cap3.77B
Analysts48.89
Price Target46.54 (-0.39%)
Short Float %4.59%
Short Ratio5.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.83%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.62%
DP102.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.73)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.45%
Min EPS beat(2)0.77%
Max EPS beat(2)8.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.3%
Min EPS beat(4)0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)8.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.99%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.17%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.18%
PT rev (1m)1.67%
PT rev (3m)21.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.16
Fwd PE 11.64
P/S 3.32
P/FCF 11.77
P/OCF 11.72
P/B 9.88
P/tB 9.88
EV/EBITDA 9.66
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY7.6%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY8.59%
FCF(TTM)3.97
FCFY8.5%
OCF(TTM)3.99
OCFY8.53%
SpS14.08
BVpS4.73
TBVpS4.73
PEG (NY)4
PEG (5Y)2.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.01%
ROE 64.35%
ROCE 45.67%
ROIC 36.68%
ROICexc 59.75%
ROICexgc 59.75%
OM 32.44%
PM (TTM) 21.62%
GM N/A
FCFM 28.2%
ROA(3y)14.66%
ROA(5y)17.13%
ROE(3y)64.55%
ROE(5y)81.8%
ROIC(3y)34.78%
ROIC(5y)46.29%
ROICexc(3y)45.82%
ROICexc(5y)67.07%
ROICexgc(3y)46.19%
ROICexgc(5y)68.12%
ROCE(3y)43.3%
ROCE(5y)57.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-25.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-14.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.51%
OM growth 3Y-9.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.94%
PM growth 5Y4.74%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 0.62
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 12.73%
Cap/Sales 0.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.97%
Profit Quality 130.44%
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 3.76
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)130.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.82%
Profit Quality(3y)143.69%
Profit Quality(5y)143%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.26%
EPS 3Y-10.97%
EPS 5Y5.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.24%
Revenue growth 5Y6.83%
Sales Q2Q%0%
Revenue Next Year5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-26.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.28%
EBIT Next Year9.08%
EBIT Next 3Y8.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.77%
FCF growth 3Y0.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.77%
OCF growth 1Y15.91%
OCF growth 3Y0.47%
OCF growth 5Y4.73%