Ares Management Corporation
ARES
Rank in Stocks
#661
Ares Management Corporation functions as an investment firm specializing in... Ares Management Corporation functions as an investment firm specializing in alternative assets, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Tradable Credit division oversees diverse investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, alongside publicly traded products and sub-advised funds aimed at retail investors, all within the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. The Direct Lending segment delivers financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Through its Private Equity arm, the company primarily targets investments where it holds a majority or shared controlling interest, focusing on companies that are currently under-capitalized. The Real Estate group is involved in financing new property developments and the strategic repositioning of existing assets, often taking control or majority-control stakes. This group also creates and invests in specialized financing opportunities for middle-market commercial real estate owners and operators. Established in 1997, the company, formerly known as Ares Management, L.P., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and maintains a global footprint with additional offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC serves as its general partner.
Share Price
$112.81
Market Cap
$37.05B
Change (1 day)
0.62%
Change (1 year)
-20.48%
Country
US
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Category
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Operating Margin for Ares Management Corporation (ARES)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 23.18%
According to Ares Management Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 23.18%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 24.35%.
Operating Margin history for Ares Management Corporation from 2011 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 23.18% | -14.84% |
| 2025 | 27.22% | 11.79% |
| 2024 | 24.35% | -3.87% |
| 2023 | 25.33% | 11.49% |
| 2022 | 22.72% | 10.13% |
| 2021 | 20.63% | 16.03% |
| 2020 | 17.78% | -2.74% |
| 2019 | 18.28% | 98.91% |
| 2018 | 9.19% | -45.69% |
| 2017 | 16.92% | -10.81% |
| 2016 | 18.97% | 77.12% |
| 2015 | 10.71% | -132.35% |
| 2014 | -33.11% | -47.25% |
| 2013 | -62.77% | -50.60% |
| 2012 | -127.07% | -253.99% |
| 2011 | 82.52% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -98.67% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 52.08% | -97.75% |
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| 7.84% | -99.66% |
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| 66.24% | -97.14% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.