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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
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#2924
Positioning
Market Dominance
Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate
Trading
$76.2B
Marc J. Rowan
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a private equity firm specializing investments in credit, private equity and real estate markets. The firm provides its services to endowment and sovereign wealth funds, as well as other institutional and individual investors. It seeks to invest in companies based in across Africa, North America with a focus on United States, and Europe.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = APO ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$SII SPROTT INC. | 75 | 91 | 87 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PUK PRUDENTIAL PLC | 73 | 88 | 97 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NMR NOMURA HOLDINGS INC | 72 | 81 | 92 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PSLV Sprott Physical Silver Trust | 69 | 82 | 80 | 98 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$UFCS UNITED FIRE GROUP INC | 68 | 81 | 93 | 76 | 5.0x | 3.5x | 13.2% | 4.1% | 99.9% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 16.0x | $775M | VS | |
$SLF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC | 68 | 83 | 95 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CBOE Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | 68 | 75 | 63 | 77 | 21.3x | 15.7x | 24.0% | 13.7% | 41.7% | 32.4% | 26.4% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 30.0x | $25.7B | VS | |
$VTMX Vesta Real Estate Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. | 67 | 69 | 77 | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PHYS Sprott Physical Gold Trust | 67 | 64 | 82 | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$GLDM World Gold Trust | 66 | 54 | 85 | 92 | 11.3x | 11.3x | - | 20.9% | 100.0% | 97.1% | 554.8% | -19.0% | 0.0% | - | $32.0B | VS | |
$APO Apollo Global Management, Inc. | 44 | 67 | 70 | 21 | 11.5x | 11.7x | 15.1% | 1.3% | 92.0% | 22.8% | 19.3% | 63.2% | 1.5% | 32.0x | $76.2B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 11.9x | 7.8x | 9.0% | 1.3% | 77.7% | 18.1% | 21.9% | 10.7% | 2.0% | 0.5x | - | REF |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 44.2/100. It ranks #2924 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
High volatility — wider range of outcomes increases timing risk
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 67 | 90 | -23DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 21 | 12 | +9ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 70 | 92 | -22DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 34 | 53 | -19DRAG |
| STABILITY | 27 | 19 | +8ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 27 | 15 | +12ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 15.1% (sector 9.0%)
GM 92% vs sector 78%, OM 23% vs sector 18%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 63%, 4yr history
Interest coverage N/A, Net debt/EBITDA -2.6x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) as a Reduce with a composite score of 44.2/100 at a current price of $114.12. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 44.2/100 places it at rank #2924 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 92% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 15.1% exceed cost of capital.
Value factor score of 70 suggests attractive pricing.
Weak momentum suggests persistent institutional selling pressure.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 44.2/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2924 out of 7,333 stocks. APO's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
APO earns a quality score of 67/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 15.1% (sector avg: 9.0%), gross margins of 92.0% (sector avg: 77.7%), net margins of 19.3% (sector avg: 21.9%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
APO carries a solid value score of 70/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 11.53x, an EV/EBITDA of 11.69x, a P/B ratio of 1.74x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
Apollo Global Management, Inc.'s investment score of 34/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 63.2% vs. a sector average of 10.7% and a return on assets of 1.3% (sector: 1.3%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is experiencing notably weak momentum with a score of just 21/100. The stock has underperformed its peers and is trending below major moving averages. Revenue growth stands at 63.2% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.66 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. While deep momentum weakness can occasionally present value opportunities, it often reflects deteriorating fundamentals or structural headwinds that may persist.
APO's stability score of 27/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 32.00x (sector avg: 0.5x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
Apollo Global Management, Inc.'s short interest score of 27/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include high market sensitivity (beta: 1.66), elevated leverage (D/E: 32.00x). At $76.2B (large-cap), APO carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
APO offers a modest dividend yield of 1.5%. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 2.0%. While the income contribution is relatively small, even a small dividend signals management's commitment to shareholder returns and can serve as a signal of financial discipline.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a large-cap company in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2924 of 7,333 overall (60th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 15.1% exceeding the 9.0% sector median and operating margins of 22.8% above the 18.1% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate peers.
While APO currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND REAL ESTATE sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Improvement in Momentum (21) would have the largest impact on the composite score.
EV/EBITDA 50% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 68% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 18% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
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