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ABRDN ASIA-PACIFIC INCOME (FAX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSEARCA:FAX - American Stock Exchange - US0030098679 - Currency: USD

15.61  +0.1 (+0.64%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall FAX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated FAX against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While FAX seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. FAX does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FAX was profitable.
In the past year FAX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FAX 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FAX had a positive operating cash flow.
FAX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFAX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The last Return On Invested Capital (3.56%) for FAX is above the 3 year average (3.06%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 10.94%
ROIC 3.56%
ROA(3y)-6.42%
ROA(5y)-1.76%
ROE(3y)-9.94%
ROE(5y)-2.84%
ROIC(3y)3.06%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
FAX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFAX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

FAX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
FAX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
FAX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 65.66%
PM (TTM) 108.55%
GM 66.07%
OM growth 3Y5.29%
OM growth 5Y0.79%
PM growth 3Y44.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
FAX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFAX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200 -200 -400

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, FAX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FAX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FAX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FAX Yearly Shares OutstandingFAX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FAX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFAX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

FAX has an Altman-Z score of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that FAX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
FAX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FAX would need 2.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FAX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for FAX, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.48
Altman-Z 0.91
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FAX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFAX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

FAX has a Current Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that FAX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
FAX has a Quick Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that FAX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 3.06
FAX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFAX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 125.74% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, FAX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 44.44% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.34% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, FAX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.74%
EPS 3Y44.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%74.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.3%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
FAX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFAX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FAX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFAX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

FAX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 50.35.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FAX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.47), we can say FAX is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.35
Fwd PE N/A
FAX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFAX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.9
EV/EBITDA N/A
FAX Per share dataFAX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.44%, FAX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
FAX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%

5.2 History

The dividend of FAX decreases each year by -4.75%.
FAX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
FAX has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
FAX Yearly Dividends per shareFAX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

FAX pays out 106.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP106.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
FAX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFAX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
FAX Dividend Payout.FAX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FAX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ABRDN ASIA-PACIFIC INCOME

NYSEARCA:FAX (2/5/2025, 11:42:24 AM)

15.61

+0.1 (+0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)01-13 2025-01-13
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners35.61%
Inst Owner Change-11.67%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap644.38M
Analysts45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.14%
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.44%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-4.75%
DP106.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 50.35
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.13
P/FCF 4.9
P/OCF 4.9
P/B 0.92
P/tB 0.92
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.31
EY1.99%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3.19
FCFY20.41%
OCF(TTM)3.19
OCFY20.41%
SpS1.71
BVpS16.98
TBVpS16.98
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 10.94%
ROCE 4.51%
ROIC 3.56%
ROICexc 3.63%
ROICexgc 3.64%
OM 65.66%
PM (TTM) 108.55%
GM 66.07%
FCFM 186.26%
ROA(3y)-6.42%
ROA(5y)-1.76%
ROE(3y)-9.94%
ROE(5y)-2.84%
ROIC(3y)3.06%
ROIC(5y)2.63%
ROICexc(3y)3.1%
ROICexc(5y)2.65%
ROICexgc(3y)3.1%
ROICexgc(5y)2.66%
ROCE(3y)3.87%
ROCE(5y)3.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.95%
OM growth 3Y5.29%
OM growth 5Y0.79%
PM growth 3Y44.44%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.81%
GM growth 5Y0.77%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.07
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 2.48
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 171.59%
Current Ratio 3.06
Quick Ratio 3.06
Altman-Z 0.91
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)125.74%
EPS 3Y44.44%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%74.81%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.3%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2.08%
EBIT growth 3Y5.3%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-34.96%
FCF growth 3Y-12.15%
FCF growth 5Y-2.28%
OCF growth 1Y-34.96%
OCF growth 3Y-12.15%
OCF growth 5Y-2.28%