Top line decelerating.
+3.2% YoY versus +21.0% prior. 3y CAGR +4.1%.
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Financial Services · Market Cap: $4.4B
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
Bottom line: LAZ currently has no legendary investor models qualifying — see /stock/LAZ/valuation for the per-model breakdown, but earns a D sector grade (37/100) in Financial Services. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
Mixed — Lazard Ltd has 31.5% ROE but D/E 3.73.
Financial story
Mixed — Lazard Ltd's 31.5% ROE is strong, but its 3.73 debt-to-equity is elevated.
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate LAZ a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Lazard Ltd's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
LAZ trades at 18.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
LAZ and RYAN differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full LAZ vs RYAN compare matrix.
Investor verdicts for LAZ are listed in the valuation tab. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
LAZ's P/E ratio is 18.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
+3.2% YoY versus +21.0% prior. 3y CAGR +4.1%.
+3.2%Net margin 7.4% versus 9.1% prior (−1.6pp). Operating 13.0%.
7.4%P/E 18.2x — 5% above the 5y median of 17.3x. Forward 15.9x hints at EPS expansion next year.
18.2xSee exactly where LAZ ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingLAZ sits at #141 in Financial Services with a D grade (37/100).
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