Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 30.8x · EV/EBITDA 17.4x · ROE 244.6%. (2018–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.4B | $2.2B | $2.3B | $1.7B | $1.4B | $460M | $533M | $409M | — |
| Enterprise Value | $2.7B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $2.1B | $1.8B | $754M | $670M | $778M | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 30.79 | 26.95 | 357.73 | — | 27.18 | 21.43 | 74.00 | 6.83 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 4.52 | 4.18 | 4.77 | 3.99 | 3.39 | 0.90 | 1.31 | 1.05 | — |
| P/B Ratio | 20.02 | 17.53 | — | — | — | — | 16.17 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 13.80 | 12.76 | 17.71 | 19.02 | 6.65 | 2.58 | 7.97 | 4.44 | — |
| P/OCF | 13.17 | 12.17 | 15.72 | 18.24 | 6.63 | 2.57 | 7.81 | 4.25 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.62 | 5.58 | 4.89 | 4.14 | 1.47 | 1.65 | 1.99 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.45 | 16.25 | 54.45 | — | 14.67 | 5.79 | — | 8.64 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 17.97 | 14.52 | 42.84 | — | 14.87 | 4.18 | — | 8.82 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 14.12 | 20.71 | 23.34 | 8.13 | 4.23 | 10.01 | 8.44 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 99.2% | 99.2% | 99.3% | 99.4% | 97.4% | 99.3% | 97.7% | 97.5% | 100.0% |
| Operating Margin | 26.9% | 26.9% | 9.3% | -4.4% | 24.7% | 23.4% | -14.0% | 19.1% | 19.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 244.6% | 244.6% | — | — | — | — | 12.3% | — | — |
| ROA | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | — | — |
| ROIC | 22.1% | 22.1% | 9.9% | -4.6% | 26.0% | 26.9% | -15.1% | 25.7% | 24.4% |
| ROCE | 24.3% | 24.3% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 23.9% | 23.6% | -13.7% | 26.3% | 27.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 3.77 | 3.77 | — | — | — | — | 10.18 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.16 | 3.16 | 9.67 | — | 3.37 | 3.00 | — | 4.98 | 4.98 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.87 | — | — | — | — | 4.16 | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.57 | 1.57 | 7.89 | — | 2.66 | 2.26 | — | 4.09 | 4.20 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.36 | 3.00 | 4.32 | 1.47 | 1.65 | 2.05 | 4.00 | 3.13 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.13 | 11.13 | 4.67 | -0.45 | 4.10 | 6.65 | -1.84 | 3.41 | 3.46 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34 | 2.34 | 3.07 | 1.75 | 2.07 | 3.19 | 3.98 | 2.98 | 1.11 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.34 | 2.34 | 3.07 | 1.75 | 2.07 | 3.19 | 3.98 | 2.98 | 1.11 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.45 | 0.71 | 1.32 | 1.39 | 2.69 | 1.91 | 0.71 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.68 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.69 | 1.12 | 1.02 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% | 28.9% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 55.9% | 55.9% | 109.9% | 159.1% | 93.0% | 67.6% | 3795.3% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.3% | — | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 14.6% | — |
| FCF Yield | 7.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 15.0% | 38.8% | 12.6% | 22.5% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 30.1% | 0.0% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $197M | $191M | $187M | $189M | $44M | $40M | $40M | $40M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GCMG stock.
GCM Grosvenor Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 30.8x. The historical average is 31.3x. This places it at the 80th percentile of its historical range.
GCM Grosvenor Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 17.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 20.0x.
GCM Grosvenor Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 244.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 128.5%.
Based on historical data, GCM Grosvenor Inc. is trading at a P/E of 30.8x. This is at the 80th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
GCM Grosvenor Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.99% with a payout ratio of 55.9%.
GCM Grosvenor Inc. has 99.2% gross margin and 26.9% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
GCM Grosvenor Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.2x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Elevated leverage and EPS miss
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Multiple, Discounted Earnings
GCMG trades at 21.15x book and 32.5x trailing earnings, yet forward P/E of 15.8x implies market expects earnings normalization. According to recent filings, the valuation gap versus peers suggests skepticism about earnings quality.
The P/B of 21.15x is far above HLNE's 3.76x and STEP's 4.39x, reflecting the market's pricing of GCMG's asset-light model and high ROE. However, the trailing P/E of 32.5x is inflated by volatile performance fees, while the forward P/E of 15.8x suggests the market expects a reversion to more sustainable earnings. This implies the market is pricing in a recovery in fee-related earnings but remains cautious about the durability of carried interest.
Leverage-Driven ROE Distortion
ROE swung from 2.7% to 28.9% in recent quarters, with 2026Q2 at 7.8%. As reported in financial statements, this volatility stems from performance fees and high leverage, not core operating efficiency.
The DuPont decomposition reveals that ROE is amplified by a thin equity base (equity-to-assets of 0.18 in 2026Q2) and volatile non-interest income. The 244.6% ROE cited in the intelligence is a result of extreme leverage (D/E of 3.77) and a one-time gain, not sustainable profitability. Investors should focus on fee-related earnings (FRE) margin, which is more stable, rather than GAAP net income.
Efficiency Ratio Remains Elevated
Efficiency ratio improved to 73.6% in 2026Q2 from 83.8% in 2026Q1, but remains above the 60% target. Based on reported figures, cost control is improving but still lags peers like HLNE.
The efficiency ratio's volatility (63.9% to 95.4% over the past year) indicates that operating leverage is not yet consistent. The 73.6% level suggests that GCMG's high fixed-cost base, particularly compensation, is absorbing revenue growth. While the trend is positive, the firm needs to demonstrate sustained improvement to close the gap with HLNE's ~60% efficiency ratio.
Thin Equity Base Amplifies Risk
Equity-to-assets stood at 0.18 in 2026Q2, with tangible book value per share of $0.46. According to recent balance sheet data, the firm's leverage (D/E of 3.77) leaves little cushion for asset write-downs.
The equity base is minimal relative to total assets, and the negative tangible book value in earlier quarters highlights the fragility of the balance sheet. While the firm is not a traditional bank, the high leverage amplifies both returns and risks. Investors should monitor whether the firm can rebuild equity through retained earnings or if it will need to raise capital, which could dilute shareholders.
Credit Quality Not a Primary Concern
Loan loss provisions have been negative for ten consecutive quarters, averaging -$2.8M. As per financial statements, this suggests credit losses are not a material risk for GCMG's balance sheet.
The consistent negative provisions indicate that the firm is releasing reserves, which have boosted pre-tax income. However, this is not a core driver of the asset management business and may not be sustainable. The firm's exposure to private market valuations, particularly in real estate and infrastructure, could pose risks if mark-to-market losses occur, but current data does not indicate stress.
Trading at a Discount to Peers
GCMG's forward P/E of 15.8x is below HLNE's 17.1x and STEP's negative, but its P/B of 21.15x is far higher. Based on reported figures, the market prices GCMG as a lower-quality asset manager despite similar growth prospects.
The valuation gap versus HLNE and STEP suggests the market is discounting GCMG's legacy fund-of-funds exposure and its volatile earnings. However, GCMG's forward P/E is attractive if the firm can deliver on its infrastructure growth strategy. The high P/B is misleading due to the thin equity base, so investors should rely on P/E and EV/EBITDA comparisons, which are more meaningful for asset managers.
Misapplied P/E on Volatile Earnings
The most misapplied ratio for GCMG is P/E, as earnings are distorted by performance fees and one-time items. According to recent earnings releases, trailing P/E of 32.5x overstates valuation, while forward P/E of 15.8x may understate risk.
For asset managers, P/E is unreliable due to the volatility of carried interest and investment gains. A better metric is Price/Fee-Related Earnings (P/FRE), which isolates the stable management fee income. GCMG's P/FRE would provide a clearer picture of its core valuation. Additionally, investors should adjust for share-based compensation and non-controlling interests to get a true picture of earnings power.