COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CNS • US19247A1007

63.57 USD
+1.13 (+1.81%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 02:01 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CNS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CNS against 242 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While CNS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CNS is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. CNS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CNS was profitable.
  • CNS had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CNS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CNS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • CNS has a better Return On Assets (20.48%) than 97.11% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 29.83%, CNS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNS has a better Return On Invested Capital (24.42%) than 98.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.48%
ROE 29.83%
ROIC 24.42%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CNS (29.73%) is better than 69.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNS has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CNS (33.83%) is better than 64.05% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNS has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of CNS (88.60%) is better than 93.39% 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-4.66%
OM growth 5Y-2.01%
PM growth 3Y-3.48%
PM growth 5Y8.65%
GM growth 3Y0.67%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
CNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. CNS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • There is no outstanding debt for CNS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and 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 8.86 indicates that CNS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CNS has a better Altman-Z score (8.86) than 91.74% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for CNS. 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 N/A
Altman-Z 8.86
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 62.81% of its industry peers.
  • CNS has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. 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's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNS is outperformed by 62.40% of its industry peers.
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. 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%.
  • CNS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.73% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.70% on average over the next years.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
CNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 200M 400M 600M 800M
CNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. CNS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CNS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.51.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.12% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.71. CNS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.84, CNS is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNS is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • CNS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.51
Fwd PE 18.84
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CNS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNS is cheaper than 75.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.69
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 CNS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of CNS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)5.48
EPS Next 2Y10.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.22%

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5. CNS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CNS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.63, CNS has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CNS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CNS decreases each year by -7.12%.
  • 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)-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 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 76.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP76.25%
EPS Next 2Y10.9%
EPS Next 3Y8.22%
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 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
CNS Dividend Payout.CNS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CNS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COHEN & STEERS INC

NYSE:CNS (3/13/2026, 2:01:37 PM)

63.57

+1.13 (+1.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-14
Inst Owners56.27%
Inst Owner Change-2.29%
Ins Owners23%
Ins Owner Change5.46%
Market Cap3.27B
Revenue(TTM)553.87M
Net Income(TTM)164.16M
Analysts48
Price Target71.91 (13.12%)
Short Float %7.01%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.05%
Yearly Dividend2.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.12%
DP76.25%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-09
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.51
Fwd PE 18.84
P/S 5.92
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 5.94
P/tB 6.16
EV/EBITDA 15.69
EPS(TTM)3.1
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)3.37
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)-1.83
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.69
OCFYN/A
SpS10.74
BVpS10.71
TBVpS10.32
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)5.48
Graham Number27.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.48%
ROE 29.83%
ROCE 31.59%
ROIC 24.42%
ROICexc 29.28%
ROICexgc 32.82%
OM 33.83%
PM (TTM) 29.73%
GM 88.6%
FCFM 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-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 8.86
F-Score5
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)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 1Y15.71%
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-194.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-171.97%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

COHEN & STEERS INC / CNS 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.


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

COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CNS stock?

The financial health rating of COHEN & STEERS INC (CNS) is 5 / 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 8.82% in the next year.