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CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CG - US14316J1088 - Common Stock

57.11 USD
+0.81 (+1.44%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:08:40 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:08:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to CG. CG was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While CG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CG 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 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

With a Return On Assets value of 2.44%, CG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.58% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CG (11.77%) is better than 68.07% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.94%, CG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

CG's Profit Margin of 16.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CG outperforms 52.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CG has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CG (19.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CG's Gross Margin of 71.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CG outperforms 78.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CG has declined.
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 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

Compared to 1 year ago, CG has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 0.79. 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 (0.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.15. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CG (2.15) is worse than 80.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.79
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

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 worse Current ratio (0.65) than 70.59% 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 70.17% 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 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 9.17% over the past year.
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%.
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)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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.73% 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 13.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.93%
EPS Next 5Y12.73%
Revenue Next Year11.25%
Revenue Next 2Y15.21%
Revenue Next 3Y13.19%
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 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

CG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.53.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CG is on the same level as its industry peers.
CG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.43, which indicates a very decent valuation of CG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CG is valued a bit 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 36.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.53
Fwd PE 11.43
CG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CG is valued a bit cheaper than 65.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 30.45
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 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 14.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)0.88
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%, CG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.39.
CG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.62%

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 76.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.93%
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 (12/5/2025, 8:08:40 PM)

After market: 57.11 0 (0%)

57.11

+0.81 (+1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners64.12%
Inst Owner Change-0.67%
Ins Owners25.32%
Ins Owner Change-2.87%
Market Cap20.58B
Revenue(TTM)3.91B
Net Income(TTM)661.50M
Analysts75.56
Price Target67.39 (18%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio4.26
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.62%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.73%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.35)
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)-2.7%
PT rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.53
Fwd PE 11.43
P/S 5.26
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.66
P/tB 4.05
EV/EBITDA 30.45
EPS(TTM)3.93
EY6.88%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)-6.98
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-6.75
OCFYN/A
SpS10.85
BVpS15.59
TBVpS14.09
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)0.88
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 0.79
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 Y15.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.85%
EPS Next 3Y14.93%
EPS Next 5Y12.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.83%
Revenue growth 5Y9.95%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
Revenue Next Year11.25%
Revenue Next 2Y15.21%
Revenue Next 3Y13.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y437.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.32%
EBIT growth 5Y1.66%
EBIT Next Year6.83%
EBIT Next 3Y10.25%
EBIT Next 5Y11.13%
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 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 14.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.66.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CG stock?

The dividend rating of CARLYLE GROUP INC/THE (CG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 76.25%.