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Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG)

This page compares Ally Financial (ALLY) with Carlyle (CG) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Ally Financial (ALLY) and Carlyle (CG) both fall under the Financial Services industry group, but ALLY is classified in Consumer Finance while CG is classified in Capital Markets.

SymbolALLYCG
NameAlly Financial Inc.The Carlyle Group Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorFinancialsFinancials
GICS Industry GroupFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer FinanceCapital Markets
GICS Sub-IndustryConsumer FinanceAsset Management & Custody Banks
Market Capitalization13.60 billion USD16.47 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJanuary 28, 2014May 3, 2012
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Ally Financial (ALLY) at 10.77 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Carlyle (CG) at 31.34 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CG carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

10.77

Max
47.33
Q3
25.83
Median
14.56
Q1
9.03
Min
0.60

CG

Financial Services industry group

31.34

Max
47.33
Q3
25.83
Median
14.56
Q1
9.03
Min
0.60
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Ally Financial (ALLY) at 1.77 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Carlyle (CG) at 5.07 sits in the pricier quartile — CG costs more per dollar of sales.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

1.77

Max
9.45
Q3
4.84
Median
2.86
Q1
1.48
Min
-1.12

CG

Financial Services industry group

5.07

Max
9.45
Q3
4.84
Median
2.86
Q1
1.48
Min
-1.12
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 1.03 and Carlyle (CG) at 3.05 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

1.03

Max
7.24
Q3
3.50
Median
1.63
Q1
0.92
Min
0.00

CG

Financial Services industry group

3.05

Max
7.24
Q3
3.50
Median
1.63
Q1
0.92
Min
0.00
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)10.7731.34
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.775.07
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.033.05
Free Cash Flow Yield----

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 9.36% and Carlyle (CG) at 9.36% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

9.36%

Max
42.17%
Q3
21.40%
Median
12.18%
Q1
5.01%
Min
-18.74%

CG

Financial Services industry group

9.36%

Max
42.17%
Q3
21.40%
Median
12.18%
Q1
5.01%
Min
-18.74%
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 18.16% and Carlyle (CG) at 16.82% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

18.16%

Max
66.55%
Q3
30.41%
Median
16.58%
Q1
4.49%
Min
-26.88%

CG

Financial Services industry group

16.82%

Max
66.55%
Q3
30.41%
Median
16.58%
Q1
4.49%
Min
-26.88%
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Carlyle (CG) reports a negative Operating Profit Margin (TTM) of -233.88%, usually indicating that operating costs exceeded revenue at the operating-income line. Meanwhile Ally Financial (ALLY) reports 21.02%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

21.02%

Max
95.95%
Q3
50.01%
Median
27.45%
Q1
12.28%
Min
-36.26%

CG

Financial Services industry group

-233.88%

Max
95.95%
Q3
50.01%
Median
27.45%
Q1
12.28%
Min
-36.26%
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
Return on Equity (TTM)9.36%9.36%
Return on Assets (TTM)0.72%2.39%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)18.16%16.82%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)21.02%-233.88%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)0.00%87.78%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
1-Year Revenue Growth-1.43%-5.56%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-1.73%-1.43%

EPS Growth

Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
1-Year EPS Growth31.67%-21.30%
3-Year EPS CAGR-22.19%-13.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Current Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services or Carlyle (CG) in Financial Services under our convention.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

--

Max
8.56
Q3
4.18
Median
1.80
Q1
1.11
Min
0.05

CG

Financial Services industry group

1.99

Max
8.56
Q3
4.18
Median
1.80
Q1
1.11
Min
0.05
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) isn’t a meaningful figure for either Ally Financial (ALLY) in Financial Services or Carlyle (CG) in Financial Services under our convention.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

--

Max
6.26
Q3
2.80
Median
1.19
Q1
0.34
Min
0.00

CG

Financial Services industry group

1.98

Max
6.26
Q3
2.80
Median
1.19
Q1
0.34
Min
0.00
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
Current Ratio (MRQ)--1.99
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)--1.98
Net Debt / EBITDA----

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Ally Financial (ALLY) at 2.70% and Carlyle (CG) at 3.06% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

2.70%

Max
18.40%
Q3
7.73%
Median
1.93%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CG

Financial Services industry group

3.06%

Max
18.40%
Q3
7.73%
Median
1.93%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Ally Financial (ALLY) at 29.13% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Carlyle (CG) at 95.89% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

ALLY

Financial Services industry group

29.13%

Max
228.57%
Q3
95.72%
Median
25.56%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CG

Financial Services industry group

95.89%

Max
228.57%
Q3
95.72%
Median
25.56%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Financial Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.70%3.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)29.13%95.89%

Performance & Risk

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Ally Financial (ALLY) vs. Carlyle (CG): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolALLYCG
1-Year Return24.22%-1.61%
1-Year Volatility29.99%36.25%
Beta1.101.83
3-Month Avg. Volume3.48M3.31M