Aberdeen Group ABDN.L
United KingdomFinancial Services · Asset ManagementLondon Stock Exchange · GBP
2.45 GBP (+4.6%)
16 analysts
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Aberdeen Group is a British asset manager offering investment funds, wealth management, and investment solutions for institutional and retail clients globally.
Listed on London Stock Exchange · Symbol ABDN.L · LON: ABDN · Currency GBP
Key points
from its scores- ✓Attractive dividend8.3
- ✓High-quality business7.2
- ✓Good share-price trend7.2
- ✕Fragile balance sheet3.5
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.3
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold, given the high dividend and reasonable valuation, but with no clear growth catalysts in the short term.
Aberdeen Group offers a very attractive dividend yield of 6.40% and a solid net margin of 28.07%, although its earnings growth is negative (-2.20%) and its ROE of 7.60% is modest, reflecting a stable business with limited expansion prospects.
The main risk is the persistent pressure on margins in the asset management industry, with flows towards low-cost passive funds potentially eroding Aberdeen's fee income.
Context and risks
Aberdeen Group operates in the United Kingdom, a country with moderate governance and regulatory risk for the asset management sector. The firm is subject to FCA supervision and ongoing scrutiny over fee transparency and investor protection, justifying a slight risk penalty.
Is Aberdeen Group stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and Price / book, it trades 37% below the Financial Services median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 11.2 | 13.7 | −19% |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.3 | 10.1 | +23% |
| Price / book | 0.8 | 1.9 | −55% |
| Price / sales | 3.1 | 3.5 | −11% |
Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.0 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).
Average analyst target: 2.45 GBP, +4.6% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 3.5 (sector 5.5), Growth 4.5 (sector 6.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (0.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services medianValuation
- P/E
- 11.2
- Forward P/E
- 14.9
- EV / EBITDA
- 12.3
- Price / book
- 0.8
- Price / sales
- 3.1
- PEG
- 1.18
- Market cap
- 4.2B GBP
- Enterprise value
- 3.4B GBP
Profitability
- ROE
- 7.6%
- ROA
- 1.1%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 3.9%
- Gross margin
- 94.6%
- Operating margin
- 15.8%
- Net margin
- 28.1%
- Free cash flow
- 967.8M GBP
- FCF yield
- 23.1%
- Cash conversion
- 349%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 564.0M GBP
- Net debt
- −781.0M GBP
- Cash
- 1.3B GBP
- EBITDA
- 277.0M GBP
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −2.82
- Debt / equity
- 10.77
- Current ratio
- 238.91
- Quick ratio
- 130.18
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +3.0%
- Earnings growth
- −2.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.21 GBP
- EPS (forward)
- 0.16 GBP
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 6.4%
- Payout
- 69.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.39
- Analyst consensus
- Hold (16)
- Target price
- 2.45 GBP
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Is Aberdeen Group stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and Price / book, it trades 37% below the Financial Services median on average. Valuation score: 6.0 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 2.45 GBP, +4.6% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Aberdeen Group get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.7 out of 10, rank 1,216 of 2,130 (better than 39% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Dividend (8.3) and its weakest, Financial health (3.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Aberdeen Group's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 11.2: the share price equals 11.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Financial Services median is 13.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 14.9.
How much is Aberdeen Group worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 4.2B GBP.
Does Aberdeen Group pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 6.40% and it pays out 70% of its earnings.
How has Aberdeen Group stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 14.1% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 0.00 and 2.65 GBP. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Aberdeen Group?
16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Hold” and their average target is 2.45 GBP (+4.6% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.