FAX (Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund) GF Value Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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FAX Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc FAX
52 GF Score
Price $14.73
GF Value $13.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund GF Value Rank?

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund FAX +0.07% 52 GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FAX with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has the GF Value Rank of 7.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund GF Value Rank Related Terms


FAX vs IIM, NMCO, HQL: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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-pacificome Fund GF Value Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 7 mean?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a GF Value Rank of 7 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's GF Value Rank too high?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current GF Value Rank is 7. Overall, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's GF Value Rank compare to IIM and NMCO?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's GF Value Rank of 7 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 GF Value Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current GF Value Rank is 7. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $14.73 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 7. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX), the current GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 22, 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-pacificome Fund (FAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.73 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85. GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FAX:

  • GF Value Rank: 7
  • GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $14.73 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its principal investment objective is to seek current income along with capital appreciation. The fund invests in Asian debt securities, Australian debt securities, European debt securities and others.
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