OWL

We rate BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. (OWL) as Avoid with a composite score of 33.8/100 at a current price of $10.79. The stock falls in the bottom quintile of our universe across key quantitative factors, and the multi-factor weakness suggests a high probability of continued underperformance.

The rating is primarily driven by strength in quality (54th percentile) and value (40th percentile), which together account for the majority of the composite score. Offsetting weakness in momentum (8th percentile) and stability (19th percentile) tempers our overall conviction. We assign a No Moat rating (23/100), High uncertainty, and Standard capital allocation.

Key items to watch: momentum to confirm whether the current price trend has legs. Any material change in these dynamics could warrant a reassessment of our rating. The moat trend is stable, which suggests the competitive landscape is stable for now.

BLUE OWL CAPITAL 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 33.8/100 places it at rank #4222 in our full 7,333-stock universe. With a $26.2B market capitalization, BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. operates at meaningful scale within the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector, providing competitive advantages in distribution, procurement, and customer reach.

Revenue is growing at 16%, though momentum at the 8th percentile suggests the market has not yet fully recognized this trajectory. This potential disconnect between fundamental improvement and market recognition could represent an opportunity for patient investors if the growth trend persists.

The margin cascade tells an important story: gross margins of 53% (-23.5pp vs sector) narrow to operating margins of -308% (-325.0pp vs sector) and net margins of 45.2%, yielding a gross-to-net conversion rate of 85%. This efficient conversion suggests well-controlled operating costs and limited margin leakage between the gross and net levels.

At a current price of $10.79, BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. is trading near fair value based on current fundamentals. Our value factor score of 40/100 reflects a composite assessment across multiple valuation metrics including price-to-earnings, price-to-book, EV/EBITDA, and price-to-sales ratios relative to both sector peers and the broader market. Valuation metrics are mixed, with no strong signal of mispricing in either direction.

The stock currently trades at a P/E of 28.3x (a 137% premium to the sector median of 11.9x), EV/EBITDA of 37.1x (at a premium), P/B of 1.2x, P/S of 12.8x. The above-sector P/E multiple suggests the market is pricing in superior growth or quality, which our analysis finds only partially justified by current fundamentals.

We assign a High uncertainty rating to BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC.. Key risk factors include elevated market sensitivity (beta of 1.71), below-average price stability (19th percentile). The wide range of potential outcomes widens our fair value estimate and increases the possibility of permanent capital impairment. Investors considering this name should size positions accordingly and demand a meaningful margin of safety before initiating.

Specific risk factors that inform our assessment include: elevated market sensitivity (beta of 1.71); below-average price stability (19th percentile). Each of these factors independently widens the distribution of potential outcomes, and in combination they create a risk profile that demands careful position sizing. The stability factor at the 19th percentile and quality factor at the 54th percentile provide a quantitative summary of the overall risk landscape.

Key risk mitigants include: healthy gross margins of 53% provide a buffer against cost pressures; a 4.78% dividend yield anchors total return. These factors partially offset the identified risks and provide downside protection in adverse scenarios. On balance, the risk-reward profile warrants caution and disciplined position management.

We rate BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC.'s capital allocation as Standard. Management has shown adequate — though not exceptional — stewardship of shareholder capital. Returns on equity stand at 4.2%, and the balance sheet is managed within acceptable parameters (D/E: 55%). Exemplary allocators typically sustain ROE above 20% and D/E below 50%; BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. falls short on at least one dimension.

There is room for improvement in optimizing the capital structure or enhancing shareholder returns. The 4.78% dividend yield provides some income return, but the overall capital allocation framework would benefit from either higher reinvestment returns, improved balance sheet efficiency, or increased shareholder distributions. We will monitor for signs of strategic improvement that could warrant an upgrade.

In summary, BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. receives a Avoid rating with a composite score of 33.8/100 (rank #4222 of 7,333). Our quantitative framework assigns a No Moat (23/100, trend: stable), High uncertainty, and Standard capital allocation. The average factor score across quality, value, momentum, stability, and investment is 30/100.

Our analysis does not support a constructive view on BLUE OWL CAPITAL INC. at this time. The combination of limited competitive advantages, high uncertainty, and standard capital allocation suggests unfavorable risk-reward at current levels. We recommend investors avoid new positions and existing holders consider reducing exposure.