AFI:AU:AU-Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (AUD)

COMMON STOCK | Asset Management |

Last Closing

USD 7.43

Change

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Market Cap

USD 9.36B

Volume

0.32M

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of Australia and New Zealand. It invests in value stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. It invests in companies across diversified industries. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a focus on bottom-up research to make its investments. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited was founded in 1928 and is based in Melbourne, Australia. Address: Level 21, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3000

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Asset Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.27% 43% F 54% F
Dividend Return 3.49% 35% F 56% F
Total Return 3.22% 39% F 56% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 7.99% 59% D- 62% D
Dividend Return 3.78% 26% F 44% F
Total Return 11.77% 57% F 63% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 16.09% 71% C- 68% D+
Dividend Return 19.22% 41% F 63% D
Total Return 35.31% 67% D+ 70% C-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.09% 54% F 53% F
Dividend Return 7.43% 48% F 55% F
Total Return 3.34% 37% F 64% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.37% 77% C+ 84% B
Risk Adjusted Return 51.66% 73% C 80% B-
Market Capitalization 9.36B 100% F 96% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector