Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS) Stock Analysis
Verdict: AVOID
Premium P/E of 22x faces earnings misses and 6 analyst sell ratings, offset by a 4.0% dividend yield and robust 31% operating margins.
Investment score: 37/100
Analysis as of
Is Cohen & Steers Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model recommends avoiding CNS stock due to a rich valuation (P/E 22.05x vs peer median 11.34x), three consecutive quarterly EPS misses, and persistent sell sentiment from institutional analysts.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 35/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 60/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 40/100 (weight 15%)
Cohen & Steers Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for CNS
- Solid 4.03% Dividend Yield Supported by High Margins
What speaks against CNS
- Steep Valuation Premium Relative to Asset Management Peers
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNS | 22.0x | 6.2x | 16.5x | 76.6% | 28.1% | 3.3% |
| MAIN | 11.3x | 7.5x | 17.0x | 85.3% | 64.5% | 3.3% |
| HLNE | 13.6x | 5.8x | 9.3x | 69.9% | 32.1% | 7.9% |
| OTF | 8.2x | 3.6x | 17.9x | 77.5% | 27.2% | -6.2% |
| FHI | 10.4x | 2.2x | 7.5x | 71.6% | 21.2% | 8.6% |
| AB | 10.5x | 9.6x | 9.6x | 100.0% | 91.0% | 9.5% |
| Peer median | 10.5x | 5.8x | 9.6x | 77.5% | 32.1% | 7.9% |
Frequently asked questions about Cohen & Steers Inc (CNS)
Is CNS stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Cohen & Steers Inc as AVOID with an investment score of 37/100. The model recommends avoiding CNS stock due to a rich valuation (P/E 22.05x vs peer median 11.34x), three consecutive quarterly EPS misses, and persistent sell sentiment from institutional analysts. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is CNS stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for CNS is AVOID with an investment score of 37/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.