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

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), Vanquis Banking Group (VANQ), and H&T Group (HAT). These companies are all part of the "credit services" industry.

How does ASA International Group compare to Vanquis Banking Group?

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

Vanquis Banking Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 17 per share. ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. 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 pays out 15.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ASA International Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 4 more articles in the media than Vanquis Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Vanquis Banking Group. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Vanquis Banking Group's score of 0.00 indicating that ASA International Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Vanquis Banking Group Neutral
ASA International Group Positive

Vanquis Banking Group has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.021, indicating that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

84.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 2.6% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Vanquis Banking Group8.73% 17.19% 4.14%
ASA International Group 25.29%33.54%3.82%

ASA International Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Vanquis Banking Group£446.50M0.00£103.50M£0.41N/A
ASA International Group£257.00M0.91£611.58M£57.004.21

Summary

ASA International Group beats Vanquis Banking Group on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to International Personal Finance?

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

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 3 more articles in the media than International Personal Finance. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ASA International Group and 1 mentions for International Personal Finance. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat International Personal Finance's score of 0.00 indicating that ASA International Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

ASA International Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
International Personal Finance£666.20M0.82£44.87M£23.6010.49
ASA International Group£257.00M0.91£611.58M£57.004.21

International Personal Finance has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its stock price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.021, suggesting that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

50.6% of International Personal Finance shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of International Personal Finance shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
International Personal Finance7.35% 10.35% 8.81%
ASA International Group 25.29%33.54%3.82%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
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
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

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 an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. International Personal Finance pays out 50.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ASA International Group pays out 15.6% 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.

Summary

ASA International Group beats International Personal Finance on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to Funding Circle?

Funding Circle (LON:FCH) and ASA International Group (LON:ASAI) 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 valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.29% compared to Funding Circle's net margin of 20.67%. 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
Funding Circle20.67% 21.54% -3.89%
ASA International Group 25.29%33.54%3.82%

Funding Circle has a beta of 0.723, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.021, indicating that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 4 more articles in the media than Funding Circle. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Funding Circle. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat Funding Circle's score of 0.10 indicating that ASA International Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Funding Circle Neutral
ASA International Group Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Funding Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 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

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
Funding Circle£222.50M1.84-£5.47M£14.0010.31
ASA International Group£257.00M0.91£611.58M£57.004.21

18.5% of Funding Circle shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Funding Circle shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by 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.

Summary

ASA International Group beats Funding Circle on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to Vanquis Banking Group?

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

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
ASA International Group25.29% 33.54% 3.82%
Vanquis Banking Group 1.87%1.89%-0.87%

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 4 more articles in the media than Vanquis Banking Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Vanquis Banking Group. Vanquis Banking Group's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat ASA International Group's score of 0.85 indicating that Vanquis Banking Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
ASA International Group Positive
Vanquis Banking Group Positive

Vanquis Banking Group has a consensus target price of GBX 140, indicating a potential upside of 19.66%. Given Vanquis Banking Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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
ASA International Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Vanquis Banking Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by institutional investors. 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.7% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

ASA International Group has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
ASA International Group£257.00M0.91£611.58M£57.004.21
Vanquis Banking Group£454.90M0.64-£31.26M£3.1037.74

ASA International Group has a beta of 2.021, suggesting that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Vanquis Banking Group has a beta of 1.231, suggesting that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

ASA International Group beats Vanquis Banking Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

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

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 4 more articles in the media than H&T Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for H&T Group. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat H&T Group's score of 0.00 indicating that ASA International Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

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
H&T Group8.38% 12.03% 9.07%
ASA International Group 25.29%33.54%3.82%

H&T Group has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.021, meaning that its share price is 102% more 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
H&T Group£240.86M1.18£21.82M£50.5412.86
ASA International Group£257.00M0.91£611.58M£57.004.21

H&T Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. H&T Group pays out 35.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ASA International Group pays out 15.6% 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.

46.6% of H&T Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.3% of H&T Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ASA International Group beats H&T Group on 10 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£234.74M£325.26M£6.02B£2.77B
Dividend Yield5.86%16.72%5.27%6.16%
P/E Ratio4.217.1216.19366.61
Price / Sales0.9183.981,077.7786,103.13
Price / Cash0.9714.6485.1527.87
Price / Book0.003.166.657.85
Net Income£611.58M£59.40M£1.14B£5.89B
7 Day Performance4.35%1.57%-0.50%-0.97%
1 Month Performance20.40%1.17%0.69%-0.79%
1 Year Performance65.98%27.28%19.23%68.88%

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 240
+0.8%		N/A+66.4%£234.74M£257.00M4.2113,433
PFG
Vanquis Banking Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£571.19M£446.50M548.7819,300
IPF
International Personal Finance
1.1632 of 5 stars		GBX 248
+0.2%		N/A+54.1%£550.71M£666.20M10.516,230
FCH
Funding Circle
1.3467 of 5 stars		GBX 146.82
+1.4%		N/A+21.9%£417.14M£222.50M10.491,101
VANQ
Vanquis Banking Group
3.4104 of 5 stars		GBX 113.80
+3.1%		GBX 140
+23.0%		+33.6%£284.88M£454.90M36.711,478

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