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Apollo Global Management Inc (APO)

Overvalued
Financial ServicesAsset ManagementUnited States

Fundamental

55

Price

$118.65

Market Cap

$68.47B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a private equity firm specializing in investments in credit, private equity, infrastructure, secondaries and real estate markets. The firm prefers to invest in private and public markets. The firm's private equity investments include traditional buyouts, recapitalization, distressed buyouts and debt investments in real estate, corporate partner buyouts, distressed asset, corporate carve-outs, middle market, growth, venture capital, turnaround, bridge, corporate restructuring, special situation, acquisition, and industry consolidation transactions. For credit strategies, the firm focuses to invest in multi-sector credit, semi-liquid credit, direct lending, first lien, unitranche, whole loans and private credit. The firm provides its services to endowment and sovereign wealth funds, as well as other institutional and individual investors. It manages client focused portfolios. The firm launches and manages hedge funds for its clients. It also manages real estate funds and private equity funds for its clients. The firm invests in the fixed income and alternative investment markets across the globe. Its fixed income investments include income-oriented senior loans, bonds, collateralized loan obligations, structured credit, opportunistic credit, non-performing loans, distressed debt, mezzanine debt, and value oriented fixed income securities. The firm seeks to invest in chemicals, commodities, consumer and retail, oil and gas, metals, mining, agriculture, commodities, distribution and transportation, financial and business services, manufacturing and industrial, media distribution, cable, entertainment and leisure, telecom, technology, natural resources, energy, packaging and materials, and satellite and wireless industries. It also focuses on clean energy, sustainable industry, climate solutions, energy transition, industrial decarbonization, sustainable mobility, sustainable resource use, and sustainable real estate. It seeks to invest in companies based in across Africa, Asia, North America with a focus on United States, Western Europe and Europe. It employs a combination of contrarian, value, and distressed strategies to make its investments. The firm seeks to make investments in the range of $75 million and $1500 million. The firm seeks to invest in companies with Enterprise value between $750 million to $2500 million. The firm conducts in-house research to create its investment portfolio. It seeks to acquire minority and majority positions in its portfolio companies. Apollo Global Management, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, New York with additional offices in North America, Asia, Africa and Europe.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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P/E: 25.6Score: 78Market cap: $85.09B

The largest alternative asset manager, competing with Apollo for the same institutional and wealth-channel capital across private credit, private equity and real assets.

P/E: 25.8Score: 64Market cap: $81.39B

Runs the same twin model of buyout and credit funds paired with an owned insurance balance sheet (Global Atlantic), bidding against Apollo for the same deals and the same annuity savers.

P/E: 41.5Score: 61Market cap: $36.87B

Apollo's closest rival in private credit and direct lending, competing to originate and fund the same corporate loans for the same borrowers.

P/E: 79.1Score: 61Market cap: —

Competes head-on in direct lending and in raising perpetual private-credit vehicles sold to individual investors through wealth-management platforms.

P/E: 40.0Score: 65Market cap: $13.69B

A global buyout house chasing the same large corporate acquisitions and the same limited-partner commitments to private equity funds.

P/E: 26.4Score: 66Market cap: —

Competes for the same infrastructure, real estate and energy-transition mandates, and likewise funds them partly through an affiliated annuity and pension-risk business.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$35.90B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$1.88B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

-

Total Equity

$23.34B

Total Liabilities

$418.43B

Current Ratio

0.04

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

-

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseOvervalued

Fair Value

$92.08

Current Price

$118.65

Margin of Safety

-28.9%

Fair Value Range

$59.85 - $124.31

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$151.45
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$48.29
Earnings multiple (P/E):$33.91
Graham growth formula:$86.72
Earnings power value (EPV):$81.97
Justified P/B:$20.83
Dividend discount (Gordon):$26.60
P/FFO, funds from operations:$133.38
Mid-cycle earnings:Not enough data to compute it
Revenue multiple:$136.76
Analyst Consensus:Buy (19B / 7H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:-3.90%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

43.15

ROE

15.0%

P/B Ratio

3.34

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

-

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-

WACC

11.3%

ROIC − WACC

-

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (11)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 65.96%
  • Price CAGR 20.89%
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • ROE 8.6%
  • Revenue growth 5Y 52.1%
  • Analyst consensus: 73% buy
  • Earnings surprise, average 6.8%
  • Earnings quality (operating cash flow / net income) 5.05
  • Share dilution 0.9%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (7)

  • P/B ratio 3.34
  • Debt/equity ratio
  • Return on tangible assets
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Unknown)
  • PEG ratio 2.72
  • Net margin trend 5.2% vs 13.3%

Unavailable (10)

  • ROIC –
  • Gross margin –
  • P/FCF –
  • Dividend payout –
  • Operating margin –
  • Positive free cash flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current ratio
  • Interest coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

ROA > 0
Operating cash flow > 0
ΔROA > 0
Cash flow > net income
Leverage ↓
Current ratio ↑
No dilution
Gross margin ↑
Asset turnover ↑

Earnings Quality

5.05

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

0.9%

Share count is stable

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Marc Jeffrey RowanCo-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board63
Mr. James Richard BelardiCo- Founder, Executive Chairman, Chief Investment Officer of Athene, Partner & Director68
Mr. Martin Bernard KellyPartner & CFO57
Ms. Whitney A ChatterjeePartner & Chief Legal Officer50
Mr. John T. Zito C.F.A.Co-President of Apollo Asset Management43
Mr. James Charles ZelterPresident & Director63
Ms. Kristiane KinahanMD of Finance in New York & Chief Accounting Officer46
Mr. Jamey LamannaPartner & Chief Information Officer-
Mr. Noah GunnMD of Finance & Global Head of Investor Relations in New York-
Ms. Yael Kenan Levy J.D.Chief Compliance Officer and Partner of Legal, Compliance & Tax in New York-

Audit Risk

9

Board Risk

9

Compensation Risk

10

Shareholder Rights Risk

5

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-25

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-10

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-10-05

    View document

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for APO, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 4d agoNEUTRAL
    Apollo's Cortese Says Liquidity Is a Virtue, Not a Vice

    John Cortese, Co-Head of Corporate Credit at Apollo, anticipates $100 trillion in debt financing over the next decade, with a significant 20% earmarked for AI digital infrastructure development. This projection highlights a substantial opportunity for credit markets and investment firms like Apollo. While the sheer volume of financing suggests robust economic activity and potential for growth in sectors like AI, the statement itself is a forward-looking observation on market trends rather than a specific performance indicator for Apollo. Investors will monitor Apollo's ability to capture this financing opportunity.

  • 5d agoNEUTRAL
    Apollo Weighs Larger Role in Government Lending as Debt Soars

    Apollo Global Management is reportedly exploring an expanded role in providing financing to governments and state-backed entities that are facing significant debt burdens. As budget deficits widen globally, these entities are increasingly seeking private capital solutions. This strategic pivot by Apollo could position the firm to capitalize on a growing market for sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt financing, potentially leading to new revenue streams and increased assets under management.

  • 13d agoNEGATIVE
    How Muse and other AI agents could spark a bank run, according to an economist

    The chief economist at Apollo Global Management has warned that agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) could potentially trigger a bank run. This concern stems from the idea that advanced AI agents could rapidly move large sums of money, overwhelming traditional banking systems and liquidity management. While the specific AI agent 'Muse' is mentioned, the broader implication is that sophisticated AI could destabilize financial markets by creating sudden, large-scale withdrawals. Investors should monitor developments in AI regulation and its potential impact on financial stability.

  • 18d agoNEUTRAL
    Apollo’s Rowan Blasts Regulators for Handling of Walter Insurers

    Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, has publicly criticized Delaware's insurance regulators regarding their oversight of Mark Walter's insurance entities. These companies are currently under federal investigation. While this news highlights potential regulatory scrutiny and governance concerns within the insurance sector, it does not directly impact Apollo's financial performance or operational outlook at this stage. Investors will monitor the developments of the federal probe and any potential repercussions for companies associated with Mark Walter.

  • 18d agoNEGATIVE
    Apollo Global a rischio mentre proseguono i riscatti nel credito privato

    Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) shares have underperformed the market, declining 13.60% from their August high to $124.15. The company has imposed limits on redemptions in its private credit funds during the third quarter. Investors in Apollo Debt Solutions BDC sought to redeem approximately 14.7% of shares in the latest offering, a slight improvement from the 16.8% in the prior quarter. This ongoing redemption pressure and the company's stock performance suggest potential headwinds and investor concerns regarding liquidity and asset management in its private credit operations.

  • 25d agoNEUTRAL
    Apollo Weighs Boosting SoftBank Loan to $9 Billion for OpenAI Investments

    Apollo Global Management is reportedly in discussions to increase a loan facility for SoftBank Group to $9 billion, up from $5.4 billion. This expanded financing is intended to support SoftBank's investment in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company. While the news highlights Apollo's significant role in facilitating large-scale tech investments and SoftBank's strategic moves in AI, the direct impact on Apollo's stock is neutral as it represents a potential loan arrangement rather than a direct equity investment or a change in Apollo's core business operations. Investors will monitor the finalization and terms of the loan.

  • 26d agoPOSITIVE
    Apollo Gives $585 Million of Financing to The Executive Centre

    Apollo Global Management has committed $585 million in financing to The Executive Centre, a flexible workspace provider. This significant hybrid debt and equity deal marks Apollo's largest such transaction in Asia. The financing is expected to bolster The Executive Centre's operations and expansion plans, potentially enhancing its market position. For Apollo, this represents a strategic deployment of capital in a key growth region, signaling confidence in the Asian flexible workspace sector and offering a substantial return opportunity.

  • 9/9/2026NEGATIVE
    Apollo's Kleinman Says Legacy Portfolio Firms Have a Valuation Issue

    Scott Kleinman, co-President of Apollo Asset Management, highlighted a significant valuation challenge within Apollo's legacy portfolio companies. He cited the rising cost of capital as a key factor exacerbating these issues, which could negatively impact future returns for investors. This commentary, made at the IPEM conference in Paris, suggests potential headwinds for a portion of Apollo's managed assets, raising concerns about the performance of older investments in the current economic climate.

  • 9/9/2026NEUTRAL
    Apollo’s Kleinman Sees Golden Age of Capital as Corporates Spend

    Scott Kleinman, a top executive at Apollo Global Management Inc., has declared that the private capital industry is experiencing a "golden age of capital deployment." This optimistic outlook persists despite the conclusion of an era characterized by cheap funding. Kleinman's statement suggests robust activity and significant investment opportunities within the private capital markets, indicating a strong environment for capital allocation and growth, even as financing costs are expected to rise. Investors may find this environment conducive to seeking alternative investment strategies.

via Markets Gazette