Stock Analysis
Pershing Square Inc.PS
P/E 1,105.72×· not meaningful — TTM earnings temporarily depressed
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Investment Advice
AnalystsBuy18 analystsCash covers 4% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Strengths
- Growth62
Risks
- Valuation10
- Quality15
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-4.7% today· Z 0.8σ
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 27.7 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓Revenue CAGR 22.0% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with PS
Profile
valuation, earnings quality, profitability, moat and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation10/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (78th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (1.0%)5/25
- P/S (23.1x)0/25
- EV/EBIT (430.0x)0/25
- Growth62/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (22.0%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (9.2%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (1664.4%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (2.0%)5/25
- ROE (1.1%)5/25
- Net margin (2.1%)6/25
- Operating margin (5.5%)5/25
- Financial Health43/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (27.68)25/25
- Current ratio (0.70)6/25
- Interest coverage (-16.3x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 13%)12/25
- Quality15/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (1.97)0/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 35.9%)0/25
- Moat27/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/3 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (29.6%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (2/3 yrs)10/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -3.1%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Beneish M 1.97 — earnings-manipulation flag
- ⚠Interest coverage -16.3× — thin debt cushion
About Pershing Square Inc.
Pershing Square Inc is a main alternative asset manager. Show more
It employs a disciplined, research-intensive approach to fundamental value investing to preserve and grow its permanent capital at high rates of return using a set of core investment principles and opportunistic asymmetric hedges. The group generates all of its revenue from management fees and performance fees. It conductbusiness and generates all of its revenues in the United States.
Headquarters: NEW YORK, NY
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
10EP/E (TTM)1106xC
Grade C: DistortedTTM earnings are temporarily depressed — this multiple overstates expensiveness. Forward P/E is a better guide — vs own hist. history: 143.7x–1485.3x · 78th pct
P/FCF131.5xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield1.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own hist. history: -0.9%–1.3% · 41st pct
P/S (TTM)23.14xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own hist. history: 15.4x–31.1x · 78th pct
EV/EBIT430.0xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own hist. history: 72.2x–522.9x · 92nd pct
EV/Sales—
Enterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E62.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio12.62xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC2.0%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE1.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA4.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin2.1%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin5.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin22.5%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin22.4%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin22.4%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
62BRevenue CAGR22.0%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR9.2%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth1664.4%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
43D+Altman Z-Score27.68A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.70xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.24xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-16.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment1.4yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT5.8xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.18xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.04xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
15EPiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score1.97D
Grade D: RiskyEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability35.9%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.61xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ACKMAN WILLIAM A Filed | ACKMAN WILLIAM A | Gift | -10000000 | |
Pershing Square Partner Group LLC Filed | Pershing Square Partner Group LLC | SellDisposition | -13603657 | |
Coussin Halit Filed | Coussin Halit | BuyJ | +40.0K | |
Coussin Halit Filed | Coussin Halit | SellDisposition | -197771 | |
Lamotte Nicholas M Filed | Lamotte Nicholas M | BuyJ | +304.0K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lamotte Nicholas M Filed | Lamotte Nicholas M | Grant / award | +600.0K | |
Coppel Calvo David Filed | Coppel Calvo David | Grant / award | +450.0K | |
Gonnella Michael Filed | Gonnella Michael | BuyJ | +20.0K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
27EROIC >12% Years1/3 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)29.6%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years2/3 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-3.1%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$0.04
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.02
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$3.40
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$253.05M
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$8.91M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$244.14M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$1.41B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability4.49xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$17.79B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.57B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Pershing Square Inc. (PS)
PS is down 4.69% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Pershing Square Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 27.68 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of 1.97 is above the −1.78 flag threshold, a signal that reported earnings warrant closer scrutiny. Revenue has compounded at roughly 22% annually, with net income growing about 9% per year — a strong growth profile.
- Pershing Square Inc. converts about 22% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~1.4 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of -16.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Pershing Square Inc. posted a net loss in 1 of 3 available completed fiscal years (2023–2025).
- At a valuation score of 10/100, PS trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 1105.7).
See how PS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all PS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | Regular | 47.75 | -11.93% | -2.51 |
| Oct 13 | After-hours | 47.55 | -12.30% | -2.59 |
| Sep 21 | After-hours | 46.59 | -6.50% | -4.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions about PS
What is the current Pershing Square Inc. (PS) stock price?
PS is trading at $44.48 at the last market close, down 4.69% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks PS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is PS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Pershing Square Inc.'s financial health at 43/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is PS stock overvalued?
Pershing Square Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 1105.7 and our valuation score rates it 10/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Pershing Square Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for PS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Pershing Square Inc. operate in?
Pershing Square Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector, within the Investment Advice industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Pershing Square Inc. do?
Pershing Square Inc is a main alternative asset manager.
About Pershing Square Inc. (PS) Stock
Pershing Square Inc. (PS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Investment Advice industry. As of the latest update, Pershing Square Inc. is trading at $44.48, down 4.69% on the day with a market capitalization of $17.8 billion. The financial health score for PS is 43/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for PS stock.
PS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Pershing Square Inc. (PS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time PS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for PS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Pershing Square Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 43/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for PS.
- Sector peers: Compare PS against 6 other financial services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is PS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Pershing Square Inc. (PS) as an investment. The financial health score of 43/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Pershing Square Inc. (PS) trades on NYSE. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.