ACP Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund - Fundamental Analysis
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ACP Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Financial Services
Asset Management
Current Price
Live
$5.57
52W High
$6.28
52W Low
$4.92
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$698.87M
P/E
17.41
ROE
5.0%
Profit margin
42.9%
Debt/Equity
0.33
Dividend yield
16.4%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
72%
Analysis Accuracy
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard shows strong financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9, indicating robust fundamentals. However, the absence of an Altman Z-Score limits bankruptcy risk assessment, though low debt/equity and solid liquidity ratios support stability. The stock trades below its Graham Number of $6.51 at $5.57, suggesting undervaluation, but the extremely high payout ratio of 288.64% raises sustainability concerns. Strong profitability and growth metrics are offset by limited analyst coverage and bearish technical trends.
Key Strengths
Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 indicates excellent financial health and strong operating performance
Exceptional profitability with operating margin at 83.72% and profit margin at 42.91%
Low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.33, well below sector average of 1.74, indicating conservative leverage
Revenue and earnings growth significantly outpacing peers with YoY growth at 28.10% and 45.90% respectively
Current price of $5.57 is below both Graham Number ($6.51) and Intrinsic Value ($9.44), implying potential undervaluation
Key Risks
Dividend payout ratio of 288.64% is unsustainable long-term and may lead to future cuts
No analyst coverage or target price available, indicating low institutional interest or transparency issues
Technical trend score of 0/100 signals strong bearish momentum despite fundamental strength
Missing key data points (e.g., free cash flow, shares outstanding, enterprise value) limit full financial analysis
Dividend strength rated only 40/100 despite high yield, suggesting structural or coverage risks
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$8.5
+52.6% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
75
Strong
82
85
68
88
50
AI Verdict
Moderately positive with caution due to dividend risk and technical weakness
Key drivers: High Piotroski F-Score, Strong growth and profitability, Undervaluation relative to Graham and Intrinsic models, Unsustainable payout ratio, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
78%
Value
82/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price ($5.57) below Graham Number ($6.51)
- Price below Intrinsic Value ($9.44)
- P/B of 0.95 suggests book value discount
Watchpoints
- High P/E of 17.41 relative to sector peers despite strong growth
- P/S of 7.39 is elevated, potentially reflecting premium pricing
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth (28.10% YoY) above sector average (44.55% avg, but includes outliers)
- Earnings growth of 45.90% YoY indicates strong forward momentum
- Q/Q earnings growth remains robust at 44.60%
Watchpoints
- No forward P/E or PEG available, limiting future valuation insight
- Lack of analyst forecasts reduces visibility on future estimates
Past
68/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y returns all positive (7.4%, 16.0%, 10.2%)
- Stock recovering from 52-week low of $4.92 to current $5.57
Watchpoints
- 6M change of only +0.4% shows recent stagnation
- 1M and 1W changes minimal, indicating weak near-term momentum
Health
88/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 reflects strong balance sheet and earnings quality
- Current ratio of 1.81 and quick ratio of 1.47 indicate solid short-term liquidity
- Debt/Equity of 0.33 is conservative, especially vs sector avg of 1.74
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score not available, creating blind spot in distress risk modeling
- ROE (4.95%) and ROA (4.51%) are positive but modest despite high margins
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High dividend yield of 16.40% attractive for income investors
- Dividend rate of $0.93 is fixed and currently paid
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 288.64% is unsustainable and exceeds earnings coverage
- Dividend strength score of 40/100 indicates structural risk
- No 5-year average yield to assess consistency
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$5.57
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ACP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACP
Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund
Primary
|
+10.2% | +16.0% | +7.4% | +0.4% | +3.3% | +0.4% |
|
BHK
BlackRock Core Bond Trust
Peer
|
-14.3% | +11.3% | +0.6% | +6.0% | +1.2% | -0.2% |
|
ASGI
Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund
Peer
|
+81.9% | +71.2% | +44.0% | +13.2% | +0.7% | +4.0% |
|
BOE
BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust
Peer
|
+56.8% | +49.1% | +15.2% | +8.2% | +2.2% | +0.4% |
|
ALTI
AlTi Global, Inc.
Peer
|
-53.2% | -44.5% | +15.7% | 0.0% | +9.3% | -2.8% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
17.41
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.95
P/S Ratio
7.39
EV/Revenue
10.56
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$698.87M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
42.91%
Operating Margin
83.72%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
4.95%
ROA
4.5%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+28.1%
Earnings Growth
+45.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+44.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.33
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.81
Good
Quick Ratio
1.47
Good
Cash/Share
$0.01
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing ACP against 208 companies in the Financial Services sector
(6 bullish, 111 neutral, 91 bearish)
P/E Ratio
17.41
This Stock
vs
30.39
Sector Avg
-42.7%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.95%
This Stock
vs
-7.57%
Sector Avg
-165.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
42.91%
This Stock
vs
83.86%
Sector Avg
-48.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.33
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-77.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
28.1%
This Stock
vs
30.29%
Sector Avg
-7.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.81
This Stock
vs
3.78
Sector Avg
-52.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ACP
Abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund
|
NEUTRAL | $698.87M | 17.41 | 5.0% | 42.9% | $5.57 | |
|
BHK
BlackRock Core Bond Trust
|
BEARISH | $690.46M | 16.48 | 6.0% | 74.3% | $9.56 | |
|
ASGI
Abrdn Global...
|
BEARISH | $714.98M | 8.13 | -% | -% | $22.61 | |
|
BOE
BlackRock Enhanced Global...
|
NEUTRAL | $678.61M | 10.08 | 9.4% | 432.8% | $11.9 | |
|
ALTI
AlTi Global, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $672.94M | - | -25.5% | -70.7% | $4.56 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | PORTER RAHN KEVIN | Director | Purchase | 2,200 | $12,727 |
| 2025-09-26 | MALONE PETER GERALD | Director | Purchase | 500 | $2,965 |
| 2025-09-23 | REIT TODD | Director | Purchase | 2,000 | $11,630 |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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