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COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

62.2 USD
-0.45 (-0.72%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:11:33 PM
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:11:33 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CNS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CNS was compared to 237 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CNS was profitable.
In the past year CNS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CNS has 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

The Return On Assets of CNS (20.48%) is better than 97.90% of its industry peers.
CNS's Return On Equity of 29.83% is amongst the best of the industry. CNS outperforms 95.80% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.24%, CNS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNS is significantly above the industry average of 6.99%.
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

CNS has a better Profit Margin (29.73%) than 74.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNS has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 33.83%, CNS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.13% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNS has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 88.60%, CNS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CNS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

The number of shares outstanding for CNS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CNS has more shares outstanding than it did 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 8.78 indicates that CNS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CNS (8.78) is better 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 8.78
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, CNS is doing worse than 65.13% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that CNS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.79, CNS is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

CNS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.87%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past 5 years, CNS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.50% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CNS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.13% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.72% on average over the past years.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.21% on average over the next years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26, CNS is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNS is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.49), we can say CNS is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.95, the valuation of CNS can be described as rather expensive.
CNS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CNS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 17.95
CNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

CNS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNS is cheaper than 79.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.51
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.
The excellent profitability rating of CNS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.44
PEG (5Y)8.11
EPS Next 2Y8.74%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CNS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.30.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, CNS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of CNS decreases each year by -7.12%.
CNS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CNS has decreased its dividend 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 (12/5/2025, 8:11:33 PM)

After market: 62.2 0 (0%)

62.2

-0.45 (-0.72%)

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 Cap3.17B
Revenue(TTM)552.10M
Net Income(TTM)164.16M
Analysts48
Price Target81.26 (30.64%)
Short Float %6.92%
Short Ratio5.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.96%
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)1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 17.95
P/S 5.75
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.77
P/tB 5.98
EV/EBITDA 15.51
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.57%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.7
OCFYN/A
SpS10.82
BVpS10.79
TBVpS10.39
PEG (NY)4.44
PEG (5Y)8.11
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 8.78
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%

COHEN & STEERS INC / CNS FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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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 20.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.77.


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.