Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) Book Value per Share: £4.22 (As of Jan. 2026)

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LSE:AAS Aberdeen Asia Focus Plc LSE:AAS
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Price £4.45
GF Value £8.00
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What is Aberdeen Asia Focus Book Value per Share?

Aberdeen Asia Focus LSE:AAS +0.23% 53 Book Value per Share is £4.22 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Aberdeen Asia Focus's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £4.22.

During the past 12 months, Aberdeen Asia Focus's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 21.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aberdeen Asia Focus was 27.40% per year. The lowest was -3.60% per year. And the median was 8.50% per year.

Aberdeen Asia Focus's current price is £4.45. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £4.22. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Aberdeen Asia Focus is 1.17.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Aberdeen Asia Focus was 1.22. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.87.


Aberdeen Asia Focus  (LSE:AAS) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Aberdeen Asia Focus Book Value per Share Related Terms


Aberdeen Asia Focus Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asia Focus's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Aberdeen Asia Focus Book Value per Share Chart

Aberdeen Asia Focus Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.11 2.96 3.11 3.27 3.82

Aberdeen Asia Focus Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.02 3.27 3.47 3.82 4.22

LSE:AAS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia Focus's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Aberdeen Asia Focus PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia Focus's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia Focus's PB Ratio falls into.


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Aberdeen Asia Focus Book Value per Share Calculation

Aberdeen Asia Focus's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(558.6-0.0)/146.3
=3.82

Aberdeen Asia Focus's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(592.8-0.0)/140.6
=4.22

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of £4.22 mean?
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) has a Book Value per Share of £4.22 as of Jan. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia Focus and its competitors.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus' Book Value per Share too high?
Aberdeen Asia Focus' current Book Value per Share is £4.22. Overall, Aberdeen Asia Focus has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia Focus' Book Value per Share compare to BLK and BX?
Aberdeen Asia Focus' Book Value per Share of £4.22 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia Focus and its competitors. Aberdeen Asia Focus's current Book Value per Share is £4.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.00, compared to a current price of £4.45 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is £4.22. Aberdeen Asia Focus' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS), the current Book Value per Share is £4.22 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia Focus stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.45 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.00. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia Focus to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:AAS:

  • Book Value per Share: £4.22
  • GF Value™: £8.00 vs. price of £4.45 (44.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aberdeen Asia Focus Business Description

Address 280 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 4AG
abrdn Asia Focus PLC is a closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on identifying and investing in well-managed smaller companies across Asia (excluding Japan) that demonstrate strong growth potential. The company aims to maximise total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up predominantly of quoted smaller companies. Its investments span multiple industries and economies, generating returns through capital appreciation. The company is engaged in a single segment of business activity, being investment business.
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