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ASAI vs. PFG, IPF, FCH, HAT, and VANQ

Should you buy ASA International Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ASA International Group 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 ASA International Group include Vanquis Banking Group (PFG), International Personal Finance (IPF), Funding Circle (FCH), H&T Group (HAT), and Vanquis Banking Group (VANQ). These companies are all part of the "credit services" industry.

How does ASA International Group compare to Vanquis Banking Group?

ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) and Vanquis Banking Group (LON:PFG) are both small-cap credit services industry companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to Vanquis Banking Group's net margin of 8.73%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 33.54% beat Vanquis Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASA International Group25.29% 33.54% 3.82%
Vanquis Banking Group 8.73%17.19%4.14%

ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. Vanquis Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share. ASA International Group pays out 15.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Vanquis Banking Group pays out 4,146.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ASA International Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

ASA International Group has a beta of 2, suggesting that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vanquis Banking Group has a beta of 1.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 1 more articles in the media than Vanquis Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Vanquis Banking Group. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Vanquis Banking Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ASA International Group Neutral
Vanquis Banking Group Neutral

3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of ASA International Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ASA International Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Vanquis Banking Group. Vanquis Banking Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ASA International Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASA International Group£257.00M0.76£611.58M£57.003.51
Vanquis Banking Group£446.50M0.00£103.50M£0.41N/A

Summary

ASA International Group beats Vanquis Banking Group on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to International Personal Finance?

ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) and International Personal Finance (LON:IPF) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and risk.

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to International Personal Finance's net margin of 7.35%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 33.54% beat International Personal Finance's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASA International Group25.29% 33.54% 3.82%
International Personal Finance 7.35%10.35%8.81%

ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. International Personal Finance pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. ASA International Group pays out 15.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Personal Finance pays out 50.0% 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.

ASA International Group has a beta of 2, meaning that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Personal Finance has a beta of 0.415, meaning that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ASA International Group and ASA International Group both had 1 articles in the media. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled International Personal Finance'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ASA International Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
International Personal Finance
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.6% of International Personal Finance shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of ASA International Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of International Personal Finance shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASA International Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
International Personal Finance
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

ASA International Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue than International Personal Finance. ASA International Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than International Personal Finance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASA International Group£257.00M0.76£611.58M£57.003.51
International Personal Finance£666.20M0.82£44.87M£23.6010.51

Summary

ASA International Group and International Personal Finance tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to Funding Circle?

ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) and Funding Circle (LON:FCH) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

ASA International Group has higher revenue and earnings than Funding Circle. ASA International Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Funding Circle, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASA International Group£257.00M0.76£611.58M£57.003.51
Funding Circle£222.50M1.79-£5.47M£14.0010.00

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ASA International Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Funding Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to Funding Circle's net margin of 20.90%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 33.54% beat Funding Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASA International Group25.29% 33.54% 3.82%
Funding Circle 20.90%21.54%-3.89%

3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 39.2% of Funding Circle shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of ASA International Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.2% of Funding Circle shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 1 more articles in the media than Funding Circle. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Funding Circle. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Funding Circle'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ASA International Group Neutral
Funding Circle Neutral

ASA International Group has a beta of 2, suggesting that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Funding Circle has a beta of 0.74, suggesting that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ASA International Group beats Funding Circle on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to H&T Group?

ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) and H&T Group (LON:HAT) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.5%. H&T Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. ASA International Group pays out 15.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. H&T Group pays out 35.6% 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. ASA International Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

ASA International Group has a beta of 2, indicating that its stock price is 100% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, H&T Group has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

ASA International Group has higher revenue and earnings than H&T Group. ASA International Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than H&T Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ASA International Group£257.00M0.76£611.58M£57.003.51
H&T Group£240.86M1.18£21.82M£50.5412.86

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to H&T Group's net margin of 8.38%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 33.54% beat H&T Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ASA International Group25.29% 33.54% 3.82%
H&T Group 8.38%12.03%9.07%

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 1 more articles in the media than H&T Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for H&T Group. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled H&T Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
ASA International Group Neutral
H&T Group Neutral

3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.6% of H&T Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of ASA International Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of H&T Group shares are held 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.

Summary

ASA International Group beats H&T Group on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to Vanquis Banking Group?

Vanquis Banking Group (LON:VANQ) and ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) are both small-cap financial services companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

Vanquis Banking Group has a beta of 1.227, meaning that its share price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2, meaning that its share price is 100% more volatile than the broader market.

ASA International Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Vanquis Banking Group. ASA International Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vanquis Banking Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vanquis Banking Group£454.90M0.60-£31.26M£3.1035.03
ASA International Group£257.00M0.76£611.58M£57.003.51

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to Vanquis Banking Group's net margin of 1.87%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 33.54% beat Vanquis Banking Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vanquis Banking Group1.87% 1.89% -0.87%
ASA International Group 25.29%33.54%3.82%

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 1 more articles in the media than Vanquis Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Vanquis Banking Group. Vanquis Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ASA International Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vanquis Banking Group Neutral
ASA International Group Neutral

54.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.1% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of ASA International Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vanquis Banking Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 28.91%. Given Vanquis Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Vanquis Banking Group is more favorable than ASA International Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vanquis Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
ASA International Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

ASA International Group beats Vanquis Banking Group on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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ASAI vs. The Competition

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MetricASA International GroupCredit Services IndustryFinancial SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£195.62M£312.18M£5.75B£2.78B
Dividend Yield7.15%16.79%5.28%6.12%
P/E Ratio3.516.8516.34364.57
Price / Sales0.7691.341,111.2587,497.12
Price / Cash0.9714.5991.3227.85
Price / Book0.003.116.507.74
Net Income£611.58M£59.40M£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.30%-1.76%0.31%0.23%
1 Month PerformanceN/AN/A-6.97%N/A
1 Year Performance29.06%22.56%19.75%74.69%

ASA International Group Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ASAI
ASA International Group
N/AGBX 200
+0.3%		N/A+30.4%£195.62M£257.00M3.5113,433
PFG
Vanquis Banking Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£571.19M£446.50M548.7819,300
IPF
International Personal Finance
1.2014 of 5 stars		GBX 247.50
flat		N/A+52.7%£544.57M£666.20M10.496,230
FCH
Funding Circle
N/AGBX 142.33
+0.4%		N/A+21.4%£405.94M£222.50M10.171,101
HAT
H&T Group
N/AGBX 650
flat		N/A+2.2%£283.24M£240.86M12.861,625

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