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abrdn Asia Focus (AAS) Competitors

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AAS vs. QLT, MNKS, INPP, HICL, and BPT

Should you buy abrdn Asia Focus stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares abrdn Asia Focus 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 abrdn Asia Focus include Quilter (QLT), Monks (MNKS), International Public Partnerships (INPP), HICL Infrastructure (HICL), and Bridgepoint Group (BPT). These companies are all part of the "asset management" industry.

How does abrdn Asia Focus compare to Quilter?

abrdn Asia Focus (LON:AAS) and Quilter (LON:QLT) are both financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

11.5% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.6% of Quilter shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Quilter shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

abrdn Asia Focus has a net margin of 102.94% compared to Quilter's net margin of 1.28%. abrdn Asia Focus' return on equity of 19.85% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
abrdn Asia Focus102.94% 19.85% 2.79%
Quilter 1.28%8.35%0.21%

Quilter has a consensus target price of GBX 201.57, suggesting a potential upside of 6.65%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Quilter is more favorable than abrdn Asia Focus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
abrdn Asia Focus
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Quilter has higher revenue and earnings than abrdn Asia Focus. abrdn Asia Focus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quilter, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
abrdn Asia Focus£115.75M5.22£36.71M£77.495.61
Quilter£9.34B0.28£49.61M£8.6021.98

abrdn Asia Focus has a beta of 0.77221364, suggesting that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quilter has a beta of 0.802, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

abrdn Asia Focus pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. abrdn Asia Focus pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quilter pays out 72.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Quilter's average media sentiment score of 1.75 beat abrdn Asia Focus' score of 0.00 indicating that Quilter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
abrdn Asia Focus Neutral
Quilter Very Positive

Summary

Quilter beats abrdn Asia Focus on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does abrdn Asia Focus compare to Monks?

abrdn Asia Focus (LON:AAS) and Monks (LON:MNKS) are both financial services 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.

abrdn Asia Focus has a net margin of 102.94% compared to Monks' net margin of 95.29%. abrdn Asia Focus' return on equity of 19.85% beat Monks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
abrdn Asia Focus102.94% 19.85% 2.79%
Monks 95.29%19.34%9.21%

abrdn Asia Focus pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Monks pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. abrdn Asia Focus pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Monks pays out 0.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

11.5% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of Monks shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Monks shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Monks had 15 more articles in the media than abrdn Asia Focus. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Monks and 0 mentions for abrdn Asia Focus. abrdn Asia Focus' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Monks' score of -0.25 indicating that abrdn Asia Focus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
abrdn Asia Focus Neutral
Monks Neutral

abrdn Asia Focus has a beta of 0.77221364, indicating that its share price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Monks has a beta of 0.93763095, indicating that its share price is 6% less volatile than the broader market.

Monks has higher revenue and earnings than abrdn Asia Focus. abrdn Asia Focus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Monks, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
abrdn Asia Focus£115.75M5.22£36.71M£77.495.61
Monks£488.88M5.11£589.71M£280.985.65

Summary

Monks beats abrdn Asia Focus on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does abrdn Asia Focus compare to International Public Partnerships?

International Public Partnerships (LON:INPP) and abrdn Asia Focus (LON:AAS) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and risk.

abrdn Asia Focus has a net margin of 102.94% compared to International Public Partnerships' net margin of 97.32%. abrdn Asia Focus' return on equity of 19.85% beat International Public Partnerships' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Public Partnerships97.32% 9.61% 0.63%
abrdn Asia Focus 102.94%19.85%2.79%

International Public Partnerships pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. abrdn Asia Focus pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. International Public Partnerships pays out 59.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. abrdn Asia Focus pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

International Public Partnerships has higher revenue and earnings than abrdn Asia Focus. abrdn Asia Focus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Public Partnerships, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
International Public Partnerships£267.76M8.77£43.53M£14.289.16
abrdn Asia Focus£115.75M5.22£36.71M£77.495.61

In the previous week, International Public Partnerships had 2 more articles in the media than abrdn Asia Focus. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for International Public Partnerships and 0 mentions for abrdn Asia Focus. International Public Partnerships' average media sentiment score of 1.29 beat abrdn Asia Focus' score of 0.00 indicating that International Public Partnerships is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
International Public Partnerships Positive
abrdn Asia Focus Neutral

International Public Partnerships has a beta of 0.365, suggesting that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, abrdn Asia Focus has a beta of 0.77221364, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

31.7% of International Public Partnerships shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.5% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Public Partnerships shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

International Public Partnerships beats abrdn Asia Focus on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does abrdn Asia Focus compare to HICL Infrastructure?

HICL Infrastructure (LON:HICL) and abrdn Asia Focus (LON:AAS) are both financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability and risk.

HICL Infrastructure has higher revenue and earnings than abrdn Asia Focus. abrdn Asia Focus is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HICL Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
HICL Infrastructure£125.10M19.11£101.36M£6.2020.45
abrdn Asia Focus£115.75M5.22£36.71M£77.495.61

In the previous week, HICL Infrastructure had 4 more articles in the media than abrdn Asia Focus. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for HICL Infrastructure and 0 mentions for abrdn Asia Focus. HICL Infrastructure's average media sentiment score of 0.95 beat abrdn Asia Focus' score of 0.00 indicating that HICL Infrastructure is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
HICL Infrastructure Positive
abrdn Asia Focus Neutral

28.7% of HICL Infrastructure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.5% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of HICL Infrastructure shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

HICL Infrastructure pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.5%. abrdn Asia Focus pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. HICL Infrastructure pays out 133.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. abrdn Asia Focus pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

HICL Infrastructure has a beta of 0.5069286, indicating that its stock price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, abrdn Asia Focus has a beta of 0.77221364, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

abrdn Asia Focus has a net margin of 102.94% compared to HICL Infrastructure's net margin of 43.50%. abrdn Asia Focus' return on equity of 19.85% beat HICL Infrastructure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
HICL Infrastructure43.50% 3.99% 0.58%
abrdn Asia Focus 102.94%19.85%2.79%

Summary

HICL Infrastructure beats abrdn Asia Focus on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does abrdn Asia Focus compare to Bridgepoint Group?

Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) and abrdn Asia Focus (LON:AAS) are both financial services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

Bridgepoint Group presently has a consensus price target of GBX 385, suggesting a potential upside of 51.46%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than abrdn Asia Focus.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
abrdn Asia Focus
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bridgepoint Group£476M4.67£45.58M£4.9051.88
abrdn Asia Focus£115.75M5.22£36.71M£77.495.61

abrdn Asia Focus has a net margin of 102.94% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 7.68%. abrdn Asia Focus' return on equity of 19.85% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bridgepoint Group7.68% 4.25% 3.47%
abrdn Asia Focus 102.94%19.85%2.79%

Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.358, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, abrdn Asia Focus has a beta of 0.77221364, indicating that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market.

Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. abrdn Asia Focus pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.43 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Bridgepoint Group pays out 189.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. abrdn Asia Focus pays out 8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

25.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.5% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of abrdn Asia Focus shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Bridgepoint Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled abrdn Asia Focus'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bridgepoint Group Neutral
abrdn Asia Focus Neutral

Summary

Bridgepoint Group beats abrdn Asia Focus on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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AAS vs. The Competition

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Metricabrdn Asia FocusAsset Management IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£604.04M£2.34B£5.77B£2.78B
Dividend Yield1.45%5.97%5.25%6.16%
P/E Ratio5.6125.2515.92365.75
Price / Sales5.221,977.961,266.3787,515.44
Price / Cash41.9260.1791.7827.89
Price / Book1.331.376.587.56
Net Income£36.71M£265.53M£1.15B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-4.81%-0.34%-0.08%-0.16%
1 Month Performance0.46%1.48%1.22%0.99%
1 Year Performance43.09%12.32%18.82%76.51%

abrdn Asia Focus Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
AAS
abrdn Asia Focus
N/AGBX 435
+0.7%		N/A+42.6%£604.04M£115.75M5.61N/A
QLT
Quilter
2.4358 of 5 stars		GBX 183.60
-2.3%		GBX 201.57
+9.8%		+23.0%£2.52B£9.34B21.352,983
MNKS
Monks
N/AGBX 1,576
-0.8%		N/A+27.5%£2.48B£488.88M5.61N/A
INPP
International Public Partnerships
N/AGBX 133.87
+0.1%		N/A+13.9%£2.40B£267.76M9.37N/A
HICL
HICL Infrastructure
N/AGBX 126.61
+0.2%		N/A+9.2%£2.39B£125.10M20.42N/A

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This page (LON:AAS) was last updated on 5/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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