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

Should you buy ASA International Group stock or one of its competitors? ASA International Group's main competitors and comparable companies include Vanquis Banking Group (PFG), International Personal Finance (IPF), Funding Circle (FCH), H&T Group (HAT), and Equals Group (EQLS). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer finance" 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 finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Vanquis Banking Group and Vanquis Banking Group both had 1 articles in the media. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 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 Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vanquis Banking Group
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
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
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 2.017, indicating that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

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 3.9%. 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.

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.22% compared to Vanquis Banking Group's net margin of 8.73%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 41.54% 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 25.22%41.54%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£283.10M0.78£611.58M£57.003.96

84.0% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Vanquis Banking Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of ASA International Group 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.

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?

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

International Personal Finance has a beta of 0.411, indicating that its share price is 59% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.017, indicating that its share price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 1 more articles in the media than International Personal Finance. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for International Personal Finance. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 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 Overall Sentiment
International Personal Finance Neutral
ASA International Group Positive

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.22% compared to International Personal Finance's net margin of 6.03%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 41.54% beat International Personal Finance's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Personal Finance6.03% 8.74% 8.81%
ASA International Group 25.22%41.54%3.82%

50.6% of International Personal Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of International Personal Finance 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 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
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

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£725.10M0.77£44.87M£23.6010.59
ASA International Group£283.10M0.78£611.58M£57.003.96

International Personal Finance pays an annual dividend of GBX 11.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. 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 finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

Funding Circle has a beta of 0.755, suggesting that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.017, suggesting that its share price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

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£271.50M1.93-£5.47M£19.709.41
ASA International Group£283.10M0.78£611.58M£57.003.96

In the previous week, Funding Circle had 1 more articles in the media than ASA International Group. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Funding Circle and 1 mentions for ASA International Group. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Funding Circle's score of 1.08 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
Funding Circle
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ASA International Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Funding Circle presently has a consensus target price of GBX 299, suggesting a potential upside of 61.27%. Given Funding Circle's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Funding Circle is more favorable than ASA International Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Funding Circle
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 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 a net margin of 25.22% compared to Funding Circle's net margin of 22.93%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 41.54% beat Funding Circle's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Funding Circle22.93% 26.71% -3.89%
ASA International Group 25.22%41.54%3.82%

28.7% 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 company insiders. Comparatively, 4.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ASA International Group beats Funding Circle 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 finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and analyst recommendations.

46.6% of H&T Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are held by institutional investors. 10.3% of H&T 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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£283.10M0.78£611.58M£57.003.96

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 1.11 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 25.22% compared to H&T Group's net margin of 8.38%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 41.54% 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 25.22%41.54%3.82%

H&T Group has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.017, suggesting that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

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 3.9%. 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.

Summary

ASA International Group beats H&T Group on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ASA International Group compare to Equals Group?

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

Equals Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 2 per share. ASA International Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Equals Group pays out 46.1% 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.

51.3% of Equals Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of ASA International Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 29.9% of Equals 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Equals Group has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ASA International Group has a beta of 2.017, indicating that its share price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

ASA International Group has a net margin of 25.22% compared to Equals Group's net margin of 5.62%. ASA International Group's return on equity of 41.54% beat Equals Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Equals Group5.62% 12.17% 8.11%
ASA International Group 25.22%41.54%3.82%

ASA International Group has higher revenue and earnings than Equals Group. Equals 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
Equals Group£112.32M0.00£8.27M£4.34N/A
ASA International Group£283.10M0.78£611.58M£57.003.96

In the previous week, ASA International Group had 1 more articles in the media than Equals Group. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for ASA International Group and 0 mentions for Equals Group. ASA International Group's average media sentiment score of 1.11 beat Equals Group's score of 0.00 indicating that ASA International Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Equals Group Neutral
ASA International Group Positive

Summary

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

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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ASAI vs. The Competition

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MetricASA International GroupConsumer Finance IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£223.98M£6.75B£13.38B£2.81B
Dividend Yield4.56%12.83%6.04%6.26%
P/E Ratio4.028.4924.44366.69
Price / Sales0.7966.38505.9489,216.45
Price / Cash0.9711.1229.4627.89
Price / Book0.002.512.716.98
Net Income£611.58M£442.63M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.43%-0.44%-0.32%-0.76%
1 Month Performance-6.15%-6.46%-3.07%-1.14%
1 Year Performance15.08%3.31%10.57%22.91%

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 229
+1.3%		N/A+13.6%£223.98M£283.10M4.0213,433
PFG
Vanquis Banking Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£571.19M£446.50M548.7819,300
IPF
International Personal Finance
N/AGBX 250
flat		N/AN/A£555.33M£725.10M10.596,230
FCH
Funding Circle
3.6502 of 5 stars		GBX 184.20
+0.8%		GBX 299
+62.3%		+50.7%£521.48M£271.50M13.161,101
HAT
H&T Group
N/AGBX 650
flat		N/A+0.0%£283.24M£240.86M12.861,625

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