AWF
NEUTRAL
$10.6
Live
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund · NYSE
$9.3
52W Range
$11.43
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$914.03M
P/E
12.47
ROE
7.4%
Profit margin
98.9%
Debt/Equity
0.0
Dividend yield
6.94%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard shows a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, indicating stable financial health, while the absent Altman Z-Score limits distress risk assessment. The stock trades below both the Graham Number ($14.84) and intrinsic value ($14.62), suggesting undervaluation, but weak technicals and declining revenue temper optimism. High dividend yield is offset by an elevated payout ratio near 93%, raising sustainability concerns. Profitability margins are exceptionally high, yet balance sheet liquidity and growth trends are mixed, resulting in a balanced overall profile.
Key Strengths
Exceptionally high gross, operating, and profit margins indicating strong pricing power or cost control
Debt-free balance sheet with 0.00 Debt/Equity ratio, reducing financial risk
Attractive valuation relative to Graham Number and intrinsic value, implying margin of safety
Positive year-over-year earnings growth of 6.80% despite flat revenue
Dividend yield of 6.94% is well above sector average, appealing to income investors
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 5 is borderline—lacks strength and leaves room for deterioration
Current and quick ratios below 1.0 (0.58 and 0.57) signal potential short-term liquidity pressure
Revenue declining YoY (-1.10%) despite high margins, indicating possible volume or demand issues
Payout ratio of 92.47% leaves little room for dividend maintenance if earnings dip
Technical trend score of 0/100 indicates strong bearish momentum near-term
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$14.73
+39.0% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
63
Strong
78
55
60
64
58
AI Verdict
Moderately Attractive with Caution
Key drivers: Undervaluation relative to Graham and intrinsic metrics, Strong profitability and zero leverage, High dividend yield but high payout risk, Weak technicals and flat revenue growth
Confidence
70%
Value
78/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Current price of $10.60 below Graham Number ($14.84) and intrinsic value ($14.62)
- P/E of 12.47 below sector average of 21.15, suggesting relative cheapness
Watchpoints
- Price/Sales of 12.39 is extremely high, inconsistent with negative revenue growth
Future
55/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Earnings growth of 6.80% YoY is positive
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is negative (-1.10% YoY), raising concerns about top-line sustainability
- No forward P/E or PEG data available, limiting growth forecasting ability
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y return of +5.2% and 3Y return of +32.7% outperform peers like BHFAN
- 52-week low of $9.30 provides downside support reference
Watchpoints
- 6M and 1M returns are flat to negative (-0.2%, -1.0%)
- Technical trend score of 0/100 shows bearish momentum
Health
64/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates stable, not weak, financial condition
- Zero debt and strong ROE of 7.36% despite sector-wide negative average ROE
Watchpoints
- Current and quick ratios below 1.0 indicate potential liquidity risk
- Altman Z-Score unavailable, creating blind spot in bankruptcy risk assessment
Dividend
58/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 6.94% is high and attractive in current rate environment
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 92.47% is dangerously high, threatening dividend sustainability
- Dividend strength score of 40/100 reflects underlying risk
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$10.6
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AWF and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AWF
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund
Primary
|
+32.4% | +32.7% | +5.2% | -0.2% | -1.0% | +0.7% |
|
CHY
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund
Peer
|
+18.4% | +43.7% | +38.4% | +5.6% | +1.1% | +4.7% |
|
HRTG
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+230.6% | +825.7% | +58.3% | +27.1% | +15.8% | +9.5% |
|
MBWM
Mercantile Bank Corporation
Peer
|
+101.4% | +106.2% | +36.6% | +21.2% | +9.5% | -0.1% |
|
HBNC
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
|
+20.5% | +92.3% | +36.3% | +14.6% | +10.2% | -0.3% |
AWF
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund
Primary
5Y
+32.4%
3Y
+32.7%
1Y
+5.2%
6M
-0.2%
1M
-1.0%
1W
+0.7%
CHY
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund
Peer
5Y
+18.4%
3Y
+43.7%
1Y
+38.4%
6M
+5.6%
1M
+1.1%
1W
+4.7%
HRT
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+230.6%
3Y
+825.7%
1Y
+58.3%
6M
+27.1%
1M
+15.8%
1W
+9.5%
MBW
Mercantile Bank Corporation
Peer
5Y
+101.4%
3Y
+106.2%
1Y
+36.6%
6M
+21.2%
1M
+9.5%
1W
-0.1%
HBN
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+20.5%
3Y
+92.3%
1Y
+36.3%
6M
+14.6%
1M
+10.2%
1W
-0.3%
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
12.47
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.92
P/S Ratio
12.39
EV/Revenue
12.45
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$914.03M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
98.9%
Operating Margin
86.67%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
7.36%
ROA
3.92%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-1.1%
Earnings Growth
+6.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+6.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.0
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.58
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.57
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.0
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing AWF against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
P/E Ratio
12.47
This Stock
vs
36.01
Sector Avg
-65.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.36%
This Stock
vs
-0.73%
Sector Avg
-1104.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
98.9%
This Stock
vs
91.62%
Sector Avg
+7.9%
(Better)
Debt to Equity
0.0
This Stock
vs
1.36
Sector Avg
-99.7%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-1.1%
This Stock
vs
35.27%
Sector Avg
-103.1%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.58
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-81.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AWF
AllianceBernstein Global...
|
NEUTRAL | $914.03M | 12.47 | 7.4% | 98.9% | $10.6 | |
|
CHY
Calamos Convertible and...
|
BULLISH | $912.29M | 4.87 | 21.1% | 851.2% | $11.4 | Compare |
|
HRTG
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $918.56M | 4.73 | 49.1% | 23.1% | $29.9 | Compare |
|
MBWM
Mercantile Bank Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $919.96M | 9.83 | 13.6% | 37.2% | $53.26 | Compare |
|
HBNC
Horizon Bancorp, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $905.67M | - | -20.7% | -% | $17.68 | Compare |
AWF
AllianceBernstein...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$914M
P/E
12.5
ROE
7.4%
Price
$10.6
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | SMITH WILLIAM WALSH | Officer | Purchase | 1,365 | $14,646 |
| 2025-12-11 | MALIK FAHD | Officer | Purchase | 1,636 | $17,487 |
SMITH WILLIAM WALSH
Officer
2026-01-02
1,365 shares
·
$14,646
MALIK FAHD
Officer
2025-12-11
1,636 shares
·
$17,487
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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