ASH:AU:AU-Ashley Services Group Ltd (AUD)

COMMON STOCK | Staffing & Employment Services |

Last Closing

USD 0.18

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Market Cap

USD 0.03B

Volume

201.00

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About

Ashley Services Group Limited engages in the provision of labor hire, recruitment, and training services in Australia. The company offers white-collar recruitment services, including permanent, temporary, and contract placements through multi-specialist providers for supply chain and warehousing, transport and logistics, E-commerce, defense, merchandising, layout service, healthcare, rail, construction, manufacturing, and horticulture industries. It also provides technical services for construction, engineering services, rail, project management, oil, gas, mining, and maintenance industries. Further, the company offers training and upskilling services through its courses comprising Civil Construction, Supply Chain Operations, Telecommunications Technology, Data and Voice Technology, Business, Disability, Individual Support, and Early Childhood, as well as Rail industry qualifications, including Protection Officers, Safe working, Track Workers, and Track Vehicle Operators. Ashley Services Group Limited was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

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IGN:AU Ignite Ltd

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HMI:AU Hiremii Ltd

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GO2:AU GO2 People Ltd

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ETFs Containing ASH:AU

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Staffing & Employment Services) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 2.86% 83% B 70% C-
Dividend Return 4.57% 50% F 96% N/A
Total Return 7.43% 83% B 75% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -33.33% 17% F 27% F
Dividend Return 3.85% 25% F 47% F
Total Return -29.48% 17% F 29% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -32.08% 33% F 34% F
Dividend Return 77.13% 80% B- 93% A
Total Return 45.06% 50% F 60% D-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 0.48% 43% F 44% F
Dividend Return 8.92% 43% F 58% F
Total Return 8.44% 100% F 97% N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 51.64% 43% F 37% F
Risk Adjusted Return 17.27% 43% F 48% F
Market Capitalization 0.03B 57% F 37% F

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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 debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

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

Positive free cash flow

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

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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 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.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low Earnings Growth

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