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ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MA -A (APAM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:APAM - US04316A1088 - Common Stock

45.7 USD
+0.57 (+1.26%)
Last: 9/18/2025, 11:47:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, APAM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APAM was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While APAM has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. APAM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

APAM had positive earnings in the past year.
APAM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years APAM has always been profitable.
APAM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
APAM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPAM 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 500M

1.2 Ratios

APAM has a Return On Assets of 17.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APAM outperforms 96.62% of its industry peers.
APAM has a better Return On Equity (64.35%) than 98.73% of its industry peers.
APAM has a better Return On Invested Capital (36.68%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APAM is significantly above the industry average of 7.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.78%) for APAM is below the current ROIC(36.68%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.01%
ROE 64.35%
ROIC 36.68%
ROA(3y)14.66%
ROA(5y)17.13%
ROE(3y)64.55%
ROE(5y)81.8%
ROIC(3y)34.78%
ROIC(5y)46.29%
APAM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPAM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 21.62%, APAM is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.81% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of APAM (32.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APAM has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.44%
PM (TTM) 21.62%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y-9.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.94%
PM growth 5Y4.74%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
APAM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPAM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

APAM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
APAM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, APAM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
APAM Yearly Shares OutstandingAPAM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
APAM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPAM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that APAM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of APAM (3.69) is better than 80.59% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of APAM is 0.62, which is an excellent value as it means it would take APAM, only 0.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.62, APAM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating APAM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
APAM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52. This is in the better half of the industry: APAM outperforms 64.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 0.62
Altman-Z 3.69
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
APAM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPAM 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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.72 indicates that APAM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
APAM has a worse Current ratio (0.72) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that APAM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.72, APAM is doing worse than 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.72
APAM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPAM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.26% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.86% on average over the past years.
APAM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.02%.
APAM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.26%
EPS 3Y-10.97%
EPS 5Y5.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.24%
Revenue growth 5Y6.83%
Sales Q2Q%0%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.47% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -26.12% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-26.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
APAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPAM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
APAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPAM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.87, APAM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, APAM is valued a bit cheaper than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, APAM is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of APAM.
APAM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. APAM is cheaper than 65.82% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.87
Fwd PE 11.39
APAM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPAM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

APAM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APAM is cheaper than 88.19% of the companies in the same industry.
APAM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. APAM is cheaper than 70.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.51
EV/EBITDA 9.32
APAM Per share dataAPAM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates APAM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
APAM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)2.2
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

APAM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.51%, which is a nice return.
APAM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.96.
APAM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.51%

5.2 History

The dividend of APAM has a limited annual growth rate of 2.62%.
APAM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of APAM decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.62%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
APAM Yearly Dividends per shareAPAM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

102.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APAM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
APAM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP102.11%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
APAM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAPAM 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
APAM Dividend Payout.APAM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.APAM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARTISAN PARTNERS ASSET MA -A

NYSE:APAM (9/18/2025, 11:47:10 AM)

45.7

+0.57 (+1.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Earnings (Next)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Inst Owners92.79%
Inst Owner Change-1.28%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change-1.75%
Market Cap3.69B
Analysts48.89
Price Target47.18 (3.24%)
Short Float %4.5%
Short Ratio6.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.51%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.62%
DP102.11%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.73)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.45%
Min EPS beat(2)0.77%
Max EPS beat(2)8.14%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.3%
Min EPS beat(4)0.5%
Max EPS beat(4)8.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.99%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.52%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.17%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.85%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.18%
PT rev (1m)1.37%
PT rev (3m)18.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.87
Fwd PE 11.39
P/S 3.25
P/FCF 11.51
P/OCF 11.46
P/B 9.66
P/tB 9.66
EV/EBITDA 9.32
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY7.77%
EPS(NY)4.01
Fwd EY8.78%
FCF(TTM)3.97
FCFY8.69%
OCF(TTM)3.99
OCFY8.72%
SpS14.08
BVpS4.73
TBVpS4.73
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)2.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.01%
ROE 64.35%
ROCE 45.67%
ROIC 36.68%
ROICexc 59.75%
ROICexgc 59.75%
OM 32.44%
PM (TTM) 21.62%
GM N/A
FCFM 28.2%
ROA(3y)14.66%
ROA(5y)17.13%
ROE(3y)64.55%
ROE(5y)81.8%
ROIC(3y)34.78%
ROIC(5y)46.29%
ROICexc(3y)45.82%
ROICexc(5y)67.07%
ROICexgc(3y)46.19%
ROICexgc(5y)68.12%
ROCE(3y)43.3%
ROCE(5y)57.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-25.48%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-14.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.51%
OM growth 3Y-9.19%
OM growth 5Y-1.45%
PM growth 3Y-4.94%
PM growth 5Y4.74%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 0.62
Debt/EBITDA 0.53
Cap/Depr 12.73%
Cap/Sales 0.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.97%
Profit Quality 130.44%
Current Ratio 0.72
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 3.69
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)130.45%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.82%
Profit Quality(3y)143.69%
Profit Quality(5y)143%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.26%
EPS 3Y-10.97%
EPS 5Y5.86%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y3.29%
EPS Next 2Y6.33%
EPS Next 3Y6.47%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.24%
Revenue growth 5Y6.83%
Sales Q2Q%0%
Revenue Next Year5.49%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-26.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.28%
EBIT Next Year9.08%
EBIT Next 3Y8.43%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.77%
FCF growth 3Y0.59%
FCF growth 5Y5.77%
OCF growth 1Y15.91%
OCF growth 3Y0.47%
OCF growth 5Y4.73%