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CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CG - US14316J1088 - Common Stock

64.93 USD
+1.55 (+2.45%)
Last: 9/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM
66.25 USD
+1.32 (+2.03%)
Pre-Market: 9/5/2025, 4:24:27 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CG against 239 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. CG has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CG is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CG was profitable.
In the past year CG has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
CG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years CG reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

CG's Return On Assets of 5.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CG outperforms 69.46% of its industry peers.
CG has a Return On Equity of 21.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CG outperforms 88.28% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.80%, CG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.01%
ROE 21.44%
ROIC 6.8%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.22%, CG is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.32% of the companies in the same industry.
CG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 25.27%, CG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.28% of the companies in the same industry.
CG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CG (58.27%) is better than 68.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.27%
PM (TTM) 20.22%
GM 58.27%
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 2015 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
CG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CG Yearly Shares OutstandingCG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

CG has an Altman-Z score of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that CG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
CG has a Altman-Z score (1.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.71 is on the high side and indicates that CG has dependencies on debt financing.
CG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: CG underperforms 76.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.1
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.40 indicates that CG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.40, CG is doing worse than 78.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CG has a Quick Ratio of 0.40. 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's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CG is outperformed by 78.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.4
Quick Ratio 0.4
CG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 11.36%, which is quite good.
CG shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.58% yearly.
CG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 90.86%.
CG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.36%
EPS 3Y-9.94%
EPS 5Y16.58%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)90.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.83%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%24.73%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.30% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.43%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue Next Year12.31%
Revenue Next 2Y16.03%
Revenue Next 3Y12.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.56, the valuation of CG can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. CG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.04, CG is valued correctly.
CG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.63), we can say CG is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.56
Fwd PE 13.04
CG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CG is cheaper than 76.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.18
CG Per share dataCG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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 14.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.91.
CG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of CG decreases each year by -1.73%.
CG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CG pays out 40.07% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.43%
CG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B
CG Dividend Payout.CG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE

NASDAQ:CG (9/4/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

Premarket: 66.25 +1.32 (+2.03%)

64.93

+1.55 (+2.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners63.62%
Inst Owner Change0.6%
Ins Owners26.31%
Ins Owner Change-1.11%
Market Cap23.49B
Analysts75.38
Price Target68.81 (5.98%)
Short Float %4.38%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.17%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.73%
DP40.07%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.35)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.6%
Max EPS beat(2)16.95%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.9%
Max EPS beat(4)16.95%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.9%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.59%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.83%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.83%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.18%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.64%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.48%
PT rev (1m)10.85%
PT rev (3m)38.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.56
Fwd PE 13.04
P/S 3.78
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.01
P/tB 4.44
EV/EBITDA 18.18
EPS(TTM)3.92
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)4.98
Fwd EY7.67%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.23
OCFYN/A
SpS17.18
BVpS16.2
TBVpS14.62
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.01%
ROE 21.44%
ROCE 8.68%
ROIC 6.8%
ROICexc 7.52%
ROICexgc 15.04%
OM 25.27%
PM (TTM) 20.22%
GM 58.27%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y-39.75%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.25
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.69
Cap/Depr 42.58%
Cap/Sales 1.29%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.4
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 1.1
F-Score6
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)11.36%
EPS 3Y-9.94%
EPS 5Y16.58%
EPS Q2Q%16.67%
EPS Next Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.62%
EPS Next 3Y14.43%
EPS Next 5Y11.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)90.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.83%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%24.73%
Revenue Next Year12.31%
Revenue Next 2Y16.03%
Revenue Next 3Y12.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y426.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y1.66%
EBIT Next Year0.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.43%
EBIT Next 5Y6.83%
FCF growth 1Y77.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y87.79%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A