CNS
BEARISH
$67.71
Live
Cohen & Steers, Inc. · NYSE
Target $66.33
(-2.0%)
$58.39
52W Range
$83.99
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$3.48B
P/E
22.42
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
27.5%
Debt/Equity
0.22
Dividend yield
3.96%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
CNS exhibits a stable financial foundation with a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 and very low debt (D/E 0.22), but it is fundamentally overvalued. The current price of $67.71 trades at a significant premium to both the Graham Number ($27.35) and the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($50.59). This valuation gap is compounded by a bearish technical trend (0/100), insider selling, and a dangerously high dividend payout ratio of 83.77%. Recent earnings performance is lackluster, with only one beat in the last four quarters.
Key Strengths
Strong operating margins (34.41%) and profit margins (27.46%)
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.22
Stable financial health as indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9
Consistent long-term price appreciation (5Y Change +17.7%)
Positive YoY revenue growth of 8.30%
Key Risks
Significant overvaluation relative to intrinsic value ($50.59) and Graham number ($27.35)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (83.77%) limiting capital reinvestment
Bearish technical momentum (0/100) and negative 1-year price performance (-8.7%)
Poor recent earnings track record (1/4 beats in last 4 quarters)
Bearish insider sentiment with recent selling by the General Counsel
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$52.4
-22.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
52
Moderate
30
55
60
75
40
AI Verdict
Overvalued Stable-Growth
Key drivers: Valuation premium, High payout ratio, Low debt, Bearish technicals
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E 22.42, PEG 1.67, Graham $27.35
Positives
- Forward P/E (17.88) is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is 147% above Graham Number
- Price is 34% above Intrinsic Value
- High Price/Book (6.15)
Future
55/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Steady YoY revenue growth (8.3%)
- Positive earnings growth (6.5%)
Watchpoints
- Low Q/Q revenue growth (2.96%)
- Recent EPS growth is negative (-2.5% Q/Q)
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Positive 3Y and 5Y returns
- Long history of earnings reporting
Watchpoints
- Recent trend of missing earnings estimates
Health
75/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.22)
- Stable Piotroski F-Score (5/9)
Watchpoints
- Lack of Altman Z-Score data for bankruptcy risk confirmation
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield 3.96%, Payout 83.77%
Positives
- Attractive yield of 3.96%
Watchpoints
- Excessive payout ratio (83.77%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$67.71
Analyst Target
$66.33
Upside/Downside
-2.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CNS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNS
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Primary
|
+17.7% | +24.6% | -8.7% | -3.2% | +9.4% | +1.6% |
|
PLMR
Palomar Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+83.5% | +144.7% | -12.7% | +16.7% | +10.4% | -1.7% |
|
AHL
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limite
Peer
|
+14.7% | +14.7% | +14.7% | +16.8% | +0.6% | -0.1% |
|
BKU
BankUnited, Inc.
Peer
|
+51.1% | +53.0% | +23.4% | +25.7% | +6.1% | +1.2% |
|
INTR
Inter & Co, Inc.
Peer
|
+143.9% | +342.0% | +64.3% | -1.4% | -4.3% | +4.8% |
CNS
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+17.7%
3Y
+24.6%
1Y
-8.7%
6M
-3.2%
1M
+9.4%
1W
+1.6%
PLM
Palomar Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+83.5%
3Y
+144.7%
1Y
-12.7%
6M
+16.7%
1M
+10.4%
1W
-1.7%
AHL
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limite
Peer
5Y
+14.7%
3Y
+14.7%
1Y
+14.7%
6M
+16.8%
1M
+0.6%
1W
-0.1%
BKU
BankUnited, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+51.1%
3Y
+53.0%
1Y
+23.4%
6M
+25.7%
1M
+6.1%
1W
+1.2%
INT
Inter & Co, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+143.9%
3Y
+342.0%
1Y
+64.3%
6M
-1.4%
1M
-4.3%
1W
+4.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
22.42
Forward P/E
17.88
PEG Ratio
1.67
P/B Ratio
6.15
P/S Ratio
6.13
EV/Revenue
5.96
EV/EBITDA
17.53
Market Cap
$3.48B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
27.46%
Operating Margin
34.41%
Gross Margin
46.83%
ROE
N/A
ROA
N/A
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+8.3%
Earnings Growth
+6.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+2.96%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+6.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.22
Low debt
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A
Cash/Share
$6.05
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-16
$N/A
2026-04-16
$0.79
-3.7% surprise
2026-01-22
$0.81
2025-10-16
$0.81
+3.9% surprise
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing CNS against 653 companies in the Financial Services sector
(117 bullish, 269 neutral, 267 bearish)
P/E Ratio
22.42
This Stock
vs
38.75
Sector Avg
-42.1%
(Discount)
Profit Margin
27.46%
This Stock
vs
58.65%
Sector Avg
-53.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.22
This Stock
vs
1.52
Sector Avg
-85.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
8.3%
This Stock
vs
42.21%
Sector Avg
-80.3%
(Slower)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNS
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.48B | 22.42 | -% | 27.5% | $67.71 | |
|
PLMR
Palomar Holdings, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $3.51B | 18.33 | 23.6% | 22.5% | $131.41 | Compare |
|
AHL
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limite
|
BEARISH | $3.42B | 5.48 | 14.0% | 14.2% | $37.26 | Compare |
|
BKU
BankUnited, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.58B | 14.22 | 9.1% | 26.2% | $47.64 | Compare |
|
INTR
Inter & Co, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.62B | 14.16 | 14.4% | 21.9% | $8.21 | Compare |
CNS
Cohen & Steers, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$3.5B
P/E
22.4
ROE
-%
Price
$67.71
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | VILLANI EDMOND DENNIS | Director | Gift | 433 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | THISSEN KAREN WILSON | Director | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | SMITH DASHA | Director | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | DOLLY LISA | Director | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | AGGARWAL REENA | Director | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | CONNOR FRANK T | Director | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | COHEN MARTIN | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | VILLANI EDMOND DENNIS | Director | Stock Award | 440 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | DONOHUE MICHAEL T | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 213 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | CHEIGH JON Y. | President | Stock Award | 924 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | BROWN BRANDON | Officer | Stock Award | 134 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | NOONAN DANIEL | Officer | Stock Award | 354 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | DULIK ELENA | Officer | Stock Award | 52 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | HARVEY JOSEPH M | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 1,726 | - |
| 2026-03-19 | DERECHIN ADAM M | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 259 | - |
VILLANI EDMOND DENNIS
Director
2026-04-02
433 shares
THISSEN KAREN WILSON
Director
2026-04-01
440 shares
SMITH DASHA
Director
2026-04-01
440 shares
DOLLY LISA
Director
2026-04-01
440 shares
AGGARWAL REENA
Director
2026-04-01
440 shares
CONNOR FRANK T
Director
2026-04-01
440 shares
COHEN MARTIN
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-01
440 shares
VILLANI EDMOND DENNIS
Director
2026-04-01
440 shares
DONOHUE MICHAEL T
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-19
213 shares
CHEIGH JON Y.
President
2026-03-19
924 shares
BROWN BRANDON
Officer
2026-03-19
134 shares
NOONAN DANIEL
Officer
2026-03-19
354 shares
DULIK ELENA
Officer
2026-03-19
52 shares
HARVEY JOSEPH M
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-19
1,726 shares
DERECHIN ADAM M
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-19
259 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
CNS submitted its annual 10-K filing on February 27, 2026, which includes standard disclosures regarding its business operations, risk factors, and financial condition. While specific financial metrics and risk details were not provided in the excerpts, the filing contains the required Management’s Discussion and Analysis and audited financial statements.
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
HOLD
3 analysts
Evercore ISI Group
2026-04-10
Outperform
Outperform
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