CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:CG • US14316J1088

58.23 USD
+2.82 (+5.09%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 02:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

CG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CG while its profitability can be described as average. CG 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

  • CG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CG had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years CG 4 years were profitable.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CG reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCG 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 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • CG has a Return On Assets of 2.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CG outperforms 47.90% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CG (11.77%) is better than 68.49% of its industry peers.
  • CG's Return On Invested Capital of 2.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CG outperforms 43.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.44%
ROE 11.77%
ROIC 2.94%
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)4.7%
ROE(3y)8.72%
ROE(5y)19.09%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CG (16.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CG has grown nicely.
  • CG has a Operating Margin (19.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CG has a better Gross Margin (71.05%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • CG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.67%
PM (TTM) 16.91%
GM 71.05%
OM growth 3Y-18.19%
OM growth 5Y-7.53%
PM growth 3Y-17.81%
PM growth 5Y12.96%
GM growth 3Y-0.37%
GM growth 5Y-5.06%
CG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CG has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CG Yearly Shares OutstandingCG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
CG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.78, we must say that CG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.78, CG is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.15 is on the high side and indicates that CG has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CG's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.15 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CG is outperformed by 79.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.78
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CG has a Current Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that CG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CG has a Current ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: CG underperforms 68.07% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that CG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, CG is doing worse than 67.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65
CG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.17%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.58% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • CG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.41%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.17%
EPS 3Y-9.94%
EPS 5Y16.58%
EPS Q2Q%1.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.83%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%

3.2 Future

  • CG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.87% yearly.
  • CG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.52%
EPS Next 2Y15.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
EPS Next 5Y12.87%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y12.82%
Revenue Next 3Y12.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
CG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.82, which indicates a correct valuation of CG.
  • CG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.67. CG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91, the valuation of CG can be described as reasonable.
  • CG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CG is cheaper than 63.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 11.91
CG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CG is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 30.11
CG Per share dataCG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CG's earnings are expected to grow with 14.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y15.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.03, CG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.35%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CG decreases each year by -1.73%.
  • CG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CG has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
CG Yearly Dividends per shareCG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • CG pays out 76.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y15.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
CG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B
CG Dividend Payout.CG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE

NASDAQ:CG (2/6/2026, 2:56:09 PM)

58.23

+2.82 (+5.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-31
Earnings (Next)02-06
Inst Owners65.93%
Inst Owner Change-1.36%
Ins Owners25.19%
Ins Owner Change-3.36%
Market Cap20.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)661.50M
Analysts76.67
Price Target68.67 (17.93%)
Short Float %6.46%
Short Ratio7.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.35%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.73%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.63%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.63%
Max EPS beat(4)16.95%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.76%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.49%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.86%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.83%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.83%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.41%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.39%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.19%
PT rev (1m)1.22%
PT rev (3m)-0.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 11.91
P/S 5.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.73
P/tB 4.13
EV/EBITDA 30.11
EPS(TTM)3.93
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)4.89
Fwd EY8.4%
FCF(TTM)-6.98
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-6.75
OCFYN/A
SpS10.85
BVpS15.59
TBVpS14.09
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number37.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.44%
ROE 11.77%
ROCE 3.76%
ROIC 2.94%
ROICexc 3.5%
ROICexgc 6.19%
OM 19.67%
PM (TTM) 16.91%
GM 71.05%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)4.7%
ROE(3y)8.72%
ROE(5y)19.09%
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 3Y-39.75%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.35%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.78%
OM growth 3Y-18.19%
OM growth 5Y-7.53%
PM growth 3Y-17.81%
PM growth 5Y12.96%
GM growth 3Y-0.37%
GM growth 5Y-5.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 12.58
Cap/Depr 44.22%
Cap/Sales 2.15%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 0.78
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)175.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)144.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.17%
EPS 3Y-9.94%
EPS 5Y16.58%
EPS Q2Q%1.05%
EPS Next Y13.52%
EPS Next 2Y15.58%
EPS Next 3Y14.94%
EPS Next 5Y12.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.83%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
Revenue Next Year4.03%
Revenue Next 2Y12.82%
Revenue Next 3Y12.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y437.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y1.66%
EBIT Next Year-2.32%
EBIT Next 3Y8.11%
EBIT Next 5Y10.27%
FCF growth 1Y-970.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1331.29%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE / CG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE?

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


What is the valuation status for CG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE?

CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CG stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) is 14.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.73.


How sustainable is the dividend of CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) stock?

The dividend rating of CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 76.25%.