AFM:LSE-Alpha Financial Markets Consulting plc (GBX)

COMMON STOCK | Consulting Services | LSE

Last Closing Price

GBX 250.00

Change

+11.00 (+4.60)%

Market Cap

GBX 0.27B

Volume

0.02M

Average Target Price

N/A
Average Analyst Rating

N/A

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting plc provides consulting services to the asset and wealth management industries in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions consulting, operations and outsourcing, front office IT, enterprise IT, customer relationship management and distribution, digital transformation, client service and reporting, compliance and regulation, data management, and product development. It serves asset managers, wealth managers, intermediaries and platforms, and service providers. Alpha Financial Markets Consulting plc was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Address: 60 Gresham Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 7BB

Company Website : http://www.alphafmc.com

Address : 60 Gresham Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 7BB

Employees : 438

Fiscal Year End : March

Currency: GBX

Country : UK

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.42

52 Week High : 249.70

52 Week Low : 95.22

200 Day Moving Average : 212.97

50 Day Moving Average : 230.91

Shares Held By Insiders : 6.85%

Shares Held by Institutions : 86.64%

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Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Consulting Services)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 7.76% 56% F 80% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 7.76% 56% F 80% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.40% 88% B+ 46% F
Dividend Return 0.84% 38% F 22% F
Total Return 1.24% 88% B+ 45% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 3.10% 56% F 43% F
Dividend Return 1.56% 54% F 50% F
Total Return 4.65% 56% F 44% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.34% 75% C 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return 20.84% 63% D 45% F
Market Capitalization 0.27B 78% C+ 60% D-
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Consulting Services)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 48.08 13% F 18% F
Price/Book Ratio 2.59 56% F 32% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.63 53% F 28% F
EV/EBITDA 14.00 44% F 42% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.98% 38% F 66% D
Return on Invested Capital 7.87% 35% F 66% D
Return on Assets 6.46% 71% C- 85% B
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 1.42 33% F 14% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

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:
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.

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.

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 Revenue Growth

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

What to not like:
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.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity 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.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

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