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$45.52 -1.08 (-2.32%)
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CG vs. TPG, APO, ARES, BN, and BX

Should you buy Carlyle Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Carlyle Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Carlyle Group include TPG (TPG), Apollo Global Management (APO), Ares Management (ARES), Brookfield (BN), and Blackstone (BX). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Carlyle Group compare to TPG?

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) and TPG (NASDAQ:TPG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Carlyle Group has a net margin of 13.46% compared to TPG's net margin of 3.81%. TPG's return on equity of 28.13% beat Carlyle Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Carlyle Group13.46% 20.95% 5.28%
TPG 3.81%28.13%8.25%

55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.0% of TPG shares are held by institutional investors. 26.3% of Carlyle Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 70.0% of TPG shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.89, meaning that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TPG has a beta of 1.47, meaning that its stock price is 47% more volatile than the broader market.

Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. TPG pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TPG pays out 1,072.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Carlyle Group had 3 more articles in the media than TPG. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Carlyle Group and 7 mentions for TPG. Carlyle Group's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat TPG's score of -0.30 indicating that Carlyle Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Carlyle Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
TPG
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Carlyle Group currently has a consensus price target of $62.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.20%. TPG has a consensus price target of $61.75, indicating a potential upside of 53.34%. Given TPG's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TPG is more favorable than Carlyle Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Carlyle Group
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
TPG
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Carlyle Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than TPG. Carlyle Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TPG, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Carlyle Group$2.90B5.65$808.70M$1.4631.18
TPG$3.04B5.09$184.59M$0.22183.05

Summary

TPG beats Carlyle Group on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Carlyle Group compare to Apollo Global Management?

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) and Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Apollo Global Management has higher revenue and earnings than Carlyle Group. Carlyle Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apollo Global Management, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Carlyle Group$2.90B5.65$808.70M$1.4631.18
Apollo Global Management$31.55B2.40$3.49B$1.5783.59

55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.1% of Apollo Global Management shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.3% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 8.3% of Apollo Global Management shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Apollo Global Management had 6 more articles in the media than Carlyle Group. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Apollo Global Management and 10 mentions for Carlyle Group. Apollo Global Management's average media sentiment score of 0.44 beat Carlyle Group's score of 0.14 indicating that Apollo Global Management is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Carlyle Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Apollo Global Management
5 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Carlyle Group has a net margin of 13.46% compared to Apollo Global Management's net margin of 3.62%. Carlyle Group's return on equity of 20.95% beat Apollo Global Management's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Carlyle Group13.46% 20.95% 5.28%
Apollo Global Management 3.62%14.43%1.21%

Carlyle Group presently has a consensus target price of $62.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.20%. Apollo Global Management has a consensus target price of $150.38, indicating a potential upside of 14.59%. Given Carlyle Group's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Carlyle Group is more favorable than Apollo Global Management.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Carlyle Group
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35
Apollo Global Management
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88

Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.89, suggesting that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Apollo Global Management has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Apollo Global Management pays an annual dividend of $2.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Apollo Global Management pays out 143.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Apollo Global Management has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Carlyle Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Carlyle Group and Apollo Global Management tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Carlyle Group compare to Ares Management?

Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) and Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

Ares Management pays an annual dividend of $5.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Ares Management pays out 251.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ares Management has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Carlyle Group has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Ares Management is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

50.0% of Ares Management shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ares Management shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Carlyle Group has a net margin of 13.46% compared to Ares Management's net margin of 10.54%. Ares Management's return on equity of 22.14% beat Carlyle Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ares Management10.54% 22.14% 5.58%
Carlyle Group 13.46%20.95%5.28%

Ares Management currently has a consensus price target of $162.56, indicating a potential upside of 34.22%. Carlyle Group has a consensus price target of $62.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.20%. Given Carlyle Group's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Carlyle Group is more favorable than Ares Management.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ares Management
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79
Carlyle Group
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Carlyle Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Ares Management. Carlyle Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ares Management, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ares Management$5.60B7.13$527.36M$2.1556.33
Carlyle Group$2.90B5.65$808.70M$1.4631.18

Ares Management has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.89, indicating that its share price is 89% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Carlyle Group had 2 more articles in the media than Ares Management. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Carlyle Group and 8 mentions for Ares Management. Ares Management's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Carlyle Group's score of 0.14 indicating that Ares Management is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ares Management
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Carlyle Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

Ares Management beats Carlyle Group on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Carlyle Group compare to Brookfield?

Brookfield (NYSE:BN) and Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

61.6% of Brookfield shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.0% of Brookfield shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Brookfield has higher revenue and earnings than Carlyle Group. Carlyle Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brookfield, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield$75.10B1.45$1.31B$0.5186.85
Carlyle Group$2.90B5.65$808.70M$1.4631.18

In the previous week, Brookfield had 26 more articles in the media than Carlyle Group. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Brookfield and 10 mentions for Carlyle Group. Brookfield's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Carlyle Group's score of 0.14 indicating that Brookfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Brookfield
12 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Carlyle Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Brookfield has a beta of 1.55, indicating that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.89, indicating that its share price is 89% more volatile than the broader market.

Brookfield pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Brookfield pays out 54.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brookfield has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Carlyle Group has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Carlyle Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Carlyle Group has a net margin of 13.46% compared to Brookfield's net margin of 1.76%. Carlyle Group's return on equity of 20.95% beat Brookfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brookfield1.76% 3.84% 1.20%
Carlyle Group 13.46%20.95%5.28%

Brookfield presently has a consensus price target of $56.82, suggesting a potential upside of 28.27%. Carlyle Group has a consensus price target of $62.00, suggesting a potential upside of 36.20%. Given Carlyle Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Carlyle Group is more favorable than Brookfield.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brookfield
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
Carlyle Group
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Summary

Brookfield and Carlyle Group tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Carlyle Group compare to Blackstone?

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) and Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and profitability.

70.0% of Blackstone shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Blackstone shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 26.3% of Carlyle Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Blackstone pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Carlyle Group pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Blackstone pays out 118.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group pays out 95.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carlyle Group has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

Blackstone has a net margin of 20.67% compared to Carlyle Group's net margin of 13.46%. Blackstone's return on equity of 22.86% beat Carlyle Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Blackstone20.67% 22.86% 9.73%
Carlyle Group 13.46%20.95%5.28%

Blackstone has higher revenue and earnings than Carlyle Group. Blackstone is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Carlyle Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Blackstone$14.45B5.88$3.02B$3.9129.24
Carlyle Group$2.90B5.65$808.70M$1.4631.18

In the previous week, Blackstone had 29 more articles in the media than Carlyle Group. MarketBeat recorded 39 mentions for Blackstone and 10 mentions for Carlyle Group. Blackstone's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Carlyle Group's score of 0.14 indicating that Blackstone is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Blackstone
21 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Carlyle Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Blackstone has a beta of 1.63, indicating that its stock price is 63% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carlyle Group has a beta of 1.89, indicating that its stock price is 89% more volatile than the broader market.

Blackstone currently has a consensus target price of $151.05, indicating a potential upside of 32.14%. Carlyle Group has a consensus target price of $62.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.20%. Given Carlyle Group's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Carlyle Group is more favorable than Blackstone.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Blackstone
1 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
Carlyle Group
1 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

Summary

Blackstone beats Carlyle Group on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CG vs. The Competition

MetricCarlyle GroupFIN IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$16.39B$12.32B$13.35B$12.10B
Dividend Yield2.92%7.45%5.86%5.32%
P/E Ratio31.1821.7723.7225.11
Price / Sales5.654.47158.2691.29
Price / Cash9.1912.8719.9137.30
Price / Book2.323.212.176.60
Net Income$808.70M$553.20M$1.13B$335.60M
7 Day Performance-9.03%-3.95%-1.01%-2.03%
1 Month Performance-13.59%-2.38%-1.57%-1.90%
1 Year Performance-4.97%5.51%8.85%27.35%

Carlyle Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CG
Carlyle Group
4.6184 of 5 stars
$45.52
-2.3%
$62.00
+36.2%
-1.7%$16.39B$2.90B31.182,500
TPG
TPG
4.8142 of 5 stars
$43.59
-2.3%
$62.88
+44.2%
-20.3%$17.15B$4.67B198.151,900
APO
Apollo Global Management
3.6456 of 5 stars
$130.28
-2.2%
$150.75
+15.7%
-6.7%$77.02B$32.05B82.986,140
ARES
Ares Management
4.7165 of 5 stars
$124.59
-1.3%
$166.06
+33.3%
-27.4%$41.60B$5.60B57.954,250
BN
Brookfield
4.8994 of 5 stars
$46.29
-1.7%
$55.65
+20.2%
+13.1%$115.38B$75.10B93.83250,000

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