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COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNS - US19247A1007 - Common Stock

64.2 USD
+0.98 (+1.55%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

CNS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While CNS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CNS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNS had positive earnings in the past year.
CNS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CNS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CNS had a positive operating cash flow.
CNS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNS 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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.48%, CNS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CNS has a better Return On Equity (29.83%) than 95.80% of its industry peers.
CNS has a Return On Invested Capital of 24.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNS outperforms 98.32% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNS is significantly above the industry average of 7.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (28.30%) for CNS is well above the current ROIC(24.24%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.48%
ROE 29.83%
ROIC 24.24%
ROA(3y)20.51%
ROA(5y)25.29%
ROE(3y)38.03%
ROE(5y)48.18%
ROIC(3y)28.3%
ROIC(5y)38.19%
CNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 29.73%, CNS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNS has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 33.83%, CNS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.55% of the companies in the same industry.
CNS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CNS's Gross Margin of 88.60% is amongst the best of the industry. CNS outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.83%
PM (TTM) 29.73%
GM 88.6%
OM growth 3Y-9.18%
OM growth 5Y-3.03%
PM growth 3Y-6.88%
PM growth 5Y-2.25%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y0.55%
CNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CNS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CNS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for CNS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CNS Yearly Shares OutstandingCNS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CNS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.90 indicates that CNS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CNS has a better Altman-Z score (8.90) than 93.28% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CNS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 8.9
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CNS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNS 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 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

CNS has a Current Ratio of 0.79. This is a bad value and indicates that CNS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNS has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNS underperforms 63.45% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that CNS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CNS has a Quick ratio of 0.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNS underperforms 63.03% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for CNS is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
CNS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.87% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.50% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CNS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CNS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.87%
EPS 3Y-10.08%
EPS 5Y2.5%
EPS Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.72%
Sales Q2Q%6.39%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.68% on average over the next years.
CNS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.56%
EPS Next 2Y8.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y8.98%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
CNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M
CNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.91, the valuation of CNS can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CNS.
CNS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.53, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNS is on the same level as its industry peers.
CNS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.91
Fwd PE 18.53
CNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNS is valued a bit cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.77
CNS Per share dataCNS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CNS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.58
PEG (5Y)8.37
EPS Next 2Y8.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.54, CNS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CNS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.92%

5.2 History

The dividend of CNS decreases each year by -7.12%.
CNS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CNS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
CNS Yearly Dividends per shareCNS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

76.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y8.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
CNS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
CNS Dividend Payout.CNS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COHEN & STEERS INC

NYSE:CNS (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 64.2 0 (0%)

64.2

+0.98 (+1.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-16 2025-10-16/amc
Earnings (Next)01-20 2026-01-20/amc
Inst Owners58.72%
Inst Owner Change-5.95%
Ins Owners22.81%
Ins Owner Change3.24%
Market Cap3.27B
Revenue(TTM)552.10M
Net Income(TTM)164.16M
Analysts48
Price Target78.54 (22.34%)
Short Float %6.45%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.92%
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.12%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.62)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.27%
Max EPS beat(2)3.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.27%
Max EPS beat(4)3.48%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.49%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.41%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.39%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.91
Fwd PE 18.53
P/S 5.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.95
P/tB 6.18
EV/EBITDA 15.77
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.7
OCFYN/A
SpS10.82
BVpS10.79
TBVpS10.39
PEG (NY)4.58
PEG (5Y)8.37
Graham Number27.3
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.48%
ROE 29.83%
ROCE 31.59%
ROIC 24.24%
ROICexc 29.06%
ROICexgc 32.58%
OM 33.83%
PM (TTM) 29.73%
GM 88.6%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)20.51%
ROA(5y)25.29%
ROE(3y)38.03%
ROE(5y)48.18%
ROIC(3y)28.3%
ROIC(5y)38.19%
ROICexc(3y)52.58%
ROICexc(5y)66.96%
ROICexgc(3y)63.61%
ROICexgc(5y)82.87%
ROCE(3y)36.88%
ROCE(5y)49.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-36.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-34.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.57%
OM growth 3Y-9.18%
OM growth 5Y-3.03%
PM growth 3Y-6.88%
PM growth 5Y-2.25%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y0.55%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 63.99%
Cap/Sales 1.34%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.79
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 8.9
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)429.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)277.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.14%
Profit Quality(3y)59.63%
Profit Quality(5y)81.14%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.87%
EPS 3Y-10.08%
EPS 5Y2.5%
EPS Q2Q%5.19%
EPS Next Y4.56%
EPS Next 2Y8.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.95%
Revenue growth 5Y4.72%
Sales Q2Q%6.39%
Revenue Next Year7.44%
Revenue Next 2Y8.98%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
EBIT growth 1Y15.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.76%
EBIT growth 5Y1.55%
EBIT Next Year11.22%
EBIT Next 3Y14.28%
EBIT Next 5Y13.32%
FCF growth 1Y-175.84%
FCF growth 3Y-29.26%
FCF growth 5Y-9.31%
OCF growth 1Y-150.56%
OCF growth 3Y-26.44%
OCF growth 5Y-7.32%

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CNS.


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COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) is 20.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.95.


What is the expected EPS growth for COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) is expected to grow by 4.56% in the next year.