COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CNS • US19247A1007
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This CNS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CNS had positive earnings in the past year.
- CNS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- CNS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years CNS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 17.48%, CNS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNS has a Return On Equity of 27.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNS outperforms 92.08% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.96%, CNS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.28%. This is significantly above the industry average of 7.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.48% | ||
| ROE | 27.27% | ||
| ROIC | 20.96% |
ROA(3y)17.87%
ROA(5y)24.39%
ROE(3y)30.23%
ROE(5y)44.84%
ROIC(3y)23.28%
ROIC(5y)32.89%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CNS (27.66%) is better than 71.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNS has grown nicely.
- CNS's Operating Margin of 31.68% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNS outperforms 60.83% of its industry peers.
- CNS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of CNS (86.84%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- CNS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 31.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.66% | ||
| GM | 86.84% |
OM growth 3Y-4.66%
OM growth 5Y-2.01%
PM growth 3Y-3.48%
PM growth 5Y8.65%
GM growth 3Y0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
2. CNS Health Analysis
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.
2.2 Solvency
- CNS has an Altman-Z score of 7.25. This indicates that CNS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CNS has a Altman-Z score of 7.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNS outperforms 91.67% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.25 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- CNS has a Current Ratio of 0.98. 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 (0.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that CNS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, CNS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. CNS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.80% over the past year.
- CNS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.74% yearly.
- CNS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.04%.
- Measured over the past years, CNS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.73% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.8%
EPS 3Y-5.81%
EPS 5Y3.74%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y5.73%
Sales Q2Q%17.21%
3.2 Future
- CNS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.66% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.82%
EPS Next 2Y10.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue Next Year7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.14%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%
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 stable.
4. CNS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CNS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.39.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNS is valued a bit more expensive than 65.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.58), we can say CNS is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.74, CNS is valued on the expensive side.
- CNS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- CNS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.81, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CNS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNS is cheaper than 75.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CNS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- CNS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)5.45
EPS Next 2Y10.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.22%
5. CNS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CNS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, which is a nice return.
- CNS's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.85.
- CNS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CNS decreases each year by -0.61%.
- CNS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of CNS decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.61%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- CNS pays out 82.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP82.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.22%
CNS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:CNS (4/1/2026, 11:34:03 AM)
63.22
+0.67 (+1.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/amc
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Inst Owners56.27%
Inst Owner Change-2.29%
Ins Owners23%
Ins Owner Change5.68%
Market Cap3.25B
Revenue(TTM)553.87M
Net Income(TTM)153.22M
Analysts48
Price Target71.91 (13.75%)
Short Float %5.07%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.33% |
Yearly Dividend2.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.61%
DP82.84%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-09 2026-03-09 (0.67)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)3.48%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.27%
Max EPS beat(4)3.48%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.07%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)0.08%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
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)-8.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 | ||
| P/S | 5.87 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 5.78 | ||
| P/tB | 6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.39 |
EPS(TTM)3.1
EY4.9%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)-2.46
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.34
OCFYN/A
SpS10.78
BVpS10.94
TBVpS10.55
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)5.45
Graham Number27.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.48% | ||
| ROE | 27.27% | ||
| ROCE | 27.12% | ||
| ROIC | 20.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 27.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 30.2% | ||
| OM | 31.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.66% | ||
| GM | 86.84% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)17.87%
ROA(5y)24.39%
ROE(3y)30.23%
ROE(5y)44.84%
ROIC(3y)23.28%
ROIC(5y)32.89%
ROICexc(3y)33.62%
ROICexc(5y)61.08%
ROICexgc(3y)38.82%
ROICexgc(5y)75.29%
ROCE(3y)30.11%
ROCE(5y)42.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-33.24%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.86%
OM growth 3Y-4.66%
OM growth 5Y-2.01%
PM growth 3Y-3.48%
PM growth 5Y8.65%
GM growth 3Y0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.25 |
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)421.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)277.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.23%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.8%
EPS 3Y-5.81%
EPS 5Y3.74%
EPS Q2Q%3.85%
EPS Next Y8.82%
EPS Next 2Y10.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.12%
Revenue growth 5Y5.73%
Sales Q2Q%17.21%
Revenue Next Year7.29%
Revenue Next 2Y9.14%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
Revenue Next 5Y6.7%
EBIT growth 1Y1.51%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.78%
EBIT growth 5Y3.6%
EBIT Next Year-2.4%
EBIT Next 3Y14.61%
EBIT Next 5Y11.96%
FCF growth 1Y-248.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-224.57%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
COHEN & STEERS INC / CNS Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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.
What is the profitability of CNS stock?
COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CNS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) is 20.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.78.
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 8.82% in the next year.