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CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CG - US14316J1088 - Common Stock

53.32 USD
-3.25 (-5.75%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
53 USD
-0.32 (-0.6%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall CG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CG against 237 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

CG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CG has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CG 4 years were profitable.
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 has a Return On Assets of 5.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: CG outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CG (21.44%) is better than 87.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CG (6.80%) is better than 74.04% of its industry peers.
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

CG has a Profit Margin (20.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CG has grown nicely.
CG's Operating Margin of 25.27% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CG outperforms 47.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CG has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 58.27%, CG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.36% of the companies in the same industry.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.96, we must say that CG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CG's Altman-Z score of 0.96 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CG outperforms 51.91% of its industry peers.
CG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.71. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CG (1.71) is worse than 76.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.96
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.40, CG is not doing good in the industry: 79.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that CG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.40, CG is doing worse than 79.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.36% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CG shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.58% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 90.86% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 9.95% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CG will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.81%
EPS Next 2Y17.12%
EPS Next 3Y15%
EPS Next 5Y13.86%
Revenue Next Year13.94%
Revenue Next 2Y16.45%
Revenue Next 3Y13.41%
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.
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 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.60, which indicates a correct valuation of CG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CG.
CG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of CG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CG is valued a bit cheaper than 65.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. CG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.6
Fwd PE 10.62
CG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 78.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.79
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CG's earnings are expected to grow with 15.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y17.12%
EPS Next 3Y15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.40, CG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.47%

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 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 2Y17.12%
EPS Next 3Y15%
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 (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 53 -0.32 (-0.6%)

53.32

-3.25 (-5.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-11 2025-11-11/bmo
Inst Owners64.12%
Inst Owner Change-1.01%
Ins Owners25.32%
Ins Owner Change-2.86%
Market Cap19.29B
Revenue(TTM)6.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.26B
Analysts75.38
Price Target70.27 (31.79%)
Short Float %4.35%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.47%
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)1.46%
PT rev (3m)13.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.6
Fwd PE 10.62
P/S 3.1
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.29
P/tB 3.65
EV/EBITDA 15.79
EPS(TTM)3.92
EY7.35%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY9.42%
FCF(TTM)-0.45
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.23
OCFYN/A
SpS17.18
BVpS16.2
TBVpS14.62
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.82
Graham Number37.8
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
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-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 0.96
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 Y15.81%
EPS Next 2Y17.12%
EPS Next 3Y15%
EPS Next 5Y13.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)90.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.83%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%24.73%
Revenue Next Year13.94%
Revenue Next 2Y16.45%
Revenue Next 3Y13.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y426.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y1.66%
EBIT Next Year6.83%
EBIT Next 3Y10.25%
EBIT Next 5Y14.09%
FCF growth 1Y77.7%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y87.79%
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 of CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) is 13.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.29.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CG stock?

The dividend rating of CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.07%.