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COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

68.04 USD
+0.84 (+1.25%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CNS. CNS was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While CNS has a great profitability rating, 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

In the past year CNS was profitable.
CNS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CNS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CNS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

CNS has a better Return On Assets (20.48%) than 97.87% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CNS (29.83%) is better than 95.74% of its industry peers.
CNS has a better Return On Invested Capital (24.24%) than 98.30% 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 7.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.24%) for CNS is well below the 3 year average (28.30%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CNS had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 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 76.17% of the companies in the same industry.
CNS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CNS has a Operating Margin of 33.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNS outperforms 65.53% of its industry peers.
CNS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CNS has a better Gross Margin (88.60%) than 93.19% 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 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CNS has more shares outstanding
CNS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CNS Yearly Shares OutstandingCNS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.39 indicates that CNS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CNS's Altman-Z score of 9.39 is amongst the best of the industry. CNS outperforms 94.89% of its industry peers.
CNS has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 9.39
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that CNS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CNS's Current ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNS is outperformed by 63.83% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.79) than 63.40% 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 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.
CNS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.50% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
CNS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.72% yearly.
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

CNS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.68% yearly.
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 2Y8.37%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%
EPS Next 5Y7.68%
Revenue Next Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2Y8.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M
CNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.16, CNS is valued on the expensive side.
CNS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say CNS is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.77, CNS is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CNS.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. CNS is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.16
Fwd PE 19.77
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 the industry average as 78.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.79
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)4.86
PEG (5Y)8.87
EPS Next 2Y8.37%
EPS Next 3Y8.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.95%, CNS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.39, CNS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CNS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.95%

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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

CNS pays out 76.25% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y8.37%
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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 68.04 0 (0%)

68.04

+0.84 (+1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-16 2025-10-16/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners58.73%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners22.81%
Ins Owner Change3.25%
Market Cap3.47B
Revenue(TTM)552.10M
Net Income(TTM)164.16M
Analysts48
Price Target78.54 (15.43%)
Short Float %6.31%
Short Ratio4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.95%
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.12%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
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)-3.35%
PT rev (3m)-1.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.16
Fwd PE 19.77
P/S 6.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 6.31
P/tB 6.55
EV/EBITDA 16.79
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)3.44
Fwd EY5.06%
FCF(TTM)-1.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.7
OCFYN/A
SpS10.82
BVpS10.79
TBVpS10.39
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)8.87
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 9.39
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 2Y8.37%
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 Year7.42%
Revenue Next 2Y8.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.21%
EBIT growth 1Y15.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.76%
EBIT growth 5Y1.55%
EBIT Next Year11.2%
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

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) stock?

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


What is the valuation status for CNS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for COHEN & STEERS INC?

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


Can you provide the financial health for CNS stock?

The financial health rating of COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) is 6 / 10.


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.