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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP (AB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US01881G1067 - Currency: USD

35.73  -0.4 (-1.11%)

After market: 36.203 +0.47 (+1.32%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall AB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated AB against 225 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. AB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AB had positive earnings in the past year.
AB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAB 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.81%, AB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.54% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.84%, AB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.81%
ROE 20.84%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

AB's Profit Margin of 91.65% is amongst the best of the industry. AB outperforms 97.72% of its industry peers.
AB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 100.00%, AB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
AB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 91.65%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y0%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-0.37%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
AB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAB 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

There is no outstanding debt for AB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
AB Yearly Shares OutstandingAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
AB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

There is no outstanding debt for AB. 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 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
AB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.19%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, AB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.20% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 54.08% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
AB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.19%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%36.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%11.75%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, AB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.00% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.82% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.38%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue Next Year0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y15.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
AB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAB 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 10.96, the valuation of AB can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.62.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.75, which indicates a very decent valuation of AB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AB is cheaper than 71.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. AB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.96
Fwd PE 9.75
AB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

68.49% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.6
EV/EBITDA N/A
AB Per share dataAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AB's earnings are expected to grow with 13.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)2.11
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.02%, which is a nice return.
AB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 10.21.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, AB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of AB decreases each year by -2.24%.
AB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of AB decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
AB Yearly Dividends per shareAB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

AB pays out 80.60% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP80.6%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
AB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
AB Dividend Payout.AB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING LP

NYSE:AB (2/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.203 +0.47 (+1.32%)

35.73

-0.4 (-1.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-06 2025-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Inst Owners23.94%
Inst Owner Change-85%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change-256.34%
Market Cap3.95B
Analysts81.33
Price Target40.63 (13.71%)
Short Float %1.15%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.02%
Yearly Dividend2.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.24%
DP80.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-18 2025-02-18 (1.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.08%
Min EPS beat(2)3.45%
Max EPS beat(2)18.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.74%
Max EPS beat(4)18.72%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.8%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.46%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.5%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.5%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-12.77%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-38.89%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-51.26%
PT rev (1m)-4.4%
PT rev (3m)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.96
Fwd PE 9.75
P/S 8.55
P/FCF 11.6
P/OCF 11.6
P/B 1.94
P/tB 1.94
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.26
EY9.12%
EPS(NY)3.66
Fwd EY10.25%
FCF(TTM)3.08
FCFY8.62%
OCF(TTM)3.08
OCFY8.62%
SpS4.18
BVpS18.38
TBVpS18.38
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)2.11
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.81%
ROE 20.84%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 100%
PM (TTM) 91.65%
GM N/A
FCFM 73.71%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y0%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-0.37%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 80.42%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)107.98%
Profit Quality(5y)102.52%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.19%
EPS 3Y-5.8%
EPS 5Y5.2%
EPS Q2Q%36.36%
EPS Next Y12.38%
EPS Next 2Y13.01%
EPS Next 3Y13.11%
EPS Next 5Y7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.08%
Revenue growth 3Y3.53%
Revenue growth 5Y11.65%
Sales Q2Q%11.75%
Revenue Next Year0.11%
Revenue Next 2Y15.96%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5Y2.82%
EBIT growth 1Y54.08%
EBIT growth 3Y3.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.65%
EBIT Next Year7.92%
EBIT Next 3Y4.75%
EBIT Next 5Y3.49%
FCF growth 1Y15.82%
FCF growth 3Y-1.39%
FCF growth 5Y8.85%
OCF growth 1Y15.82%
OCF growth 3Y-1.39%
OCF growth 5Y8.85%