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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus PLC operates as an investment trust that invests in a portfolio of smaller companies in Japan, Asia, and Australasia.The trust invests in companies operating in various sectors, including auto components; beverages; chemicals; commercial banks; containers and packaging; diversified financial services; food and staples retailing; hotels, restaurants, and leisure; industrial conglomerates; multiline retail; paper and forest products; real estate; and transportation infrastructure.The company was formerly known as Aberdeen Asian Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC.


Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited serves as the manager of the trust.Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus PLC was founded in 1995 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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1.c. Company Highlights

2. Transcript Summary

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4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (12.30%)

6. Segments

Investment

Expected Growth: 12.3%

Driven by Asia's growing middle class, urbanization, and increasing consumer spending, abrdn Asia Focus plc is poised to benefit from the region's high-growth companies with strong financials and competitive advantages, leading to a forecast CAGR of 12.3%.

7. Detailed Products

Equity Investments

abrdn Asia Focus plc offers a range of equity investments that provide exposure to Asian markets, allowing investors to tap into the region's growth potential.

Fixed Income Investments

The company provides fixed income investment solutions that offer regular income and relatively lower volatility, investing in Asian bonds and other debt securities.

Multi-Asset Investments

abrdn Asia Focus plc's multi-asset investments combine different asset classes, such as equities, bonds, and alternatives, to provide diversified investment portfolios.

Sustainable and Responsible Investments

The company offers sustainable and responsible investment solutions that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into the investment process.

Alternative Investments

abrdn Asia Focus plc provides alternative investment solutions, including private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments, that offer diversification and potentially higher returns.

8. abrdn Asia Focus plc's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for abrdn Asia Focus plc is moderate, as there are alternative investment options available to investors, but the company's focus on Asian markets and its investment strategy differentiate it from other investment trusts.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers is low, as individual investors have limited negotiating power, and the company's investment decisions are made by its investment manager.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers is low, as the company's investment manager has the flexibility to choose from a wide range of investment opportunities and is not dependent on a single supplier.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants is moderate, as there are barriers to entry in the investment trust industry, but new entrants can still disrupt the market with innovative products and services.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry is high, as there are many established investment trusts and other investment products competing for investors' attention, and the company must differentiate itself through its investment strategy and performance.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

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10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 11.97%
Debt Cost 3.95%
Equity Weight 88.03%
Equity Cost 6.69%
WACC 6.36%
Leverage 13.60%

11. Quality Control: abrdn Asia Focus plc passed 4 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Anima Holding

A-Score: 7.7/10

Value: 7.7

Growth: 6.0

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 9.4

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 9.3

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Quality: 9.2

Yield: 6.2

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abrdn Asia Focus

A-Score: 6.8/10

Value: 4.0

Growth: 6.2

Quality: 8.0

Yield: 3.8

Momentum: 8.5

Volatility: 10.0

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Quality: 9.2

Yield: 8.8

Momentum: 4.0

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A-Score: 5.8/10

Value: 5.1

Growth: 4.6

Quality: 6.6

Yield: 7.5

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Volatility: 7.0

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A-Score: 5.8/10

Value: 9.1

Growth: 3.1

Quality: 4.5

Yield: 8.1

Momentum: 7.5

Volatility: 2.3

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

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Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

3.63$

Current Price

3.63$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows