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Aspire Capital Holding for Financial Investments

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Op margin
53,0 %
ROE
11,8 %
Net margin
30,2 %
Debt / equity
1,66
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52w range
Volume
59
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About

Aspire Capital Holding for Financial Investments operates in the investment banking and brokerage services sector, generating revenue primarily through financial services and asset management.

Business. Aspire Capital Holding for Financial Investments (ASPI.CA) operates in the Investment Banking & Brokerage Services industry within the broader Financials sector. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based banking and investment services. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not available in the provided data.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Banking & Brokerage Services
ActivityBanking & Investment Services
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
Upcoming events
  • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Ownership
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
largest disclosed fund holder
Profitability
11,8 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Company
    • EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Aspire Capital Holding for Financial Investments (ASPI.CA) operates in the Investment Banking & Brokerage Services industry within the broader Financials sector. The company generates revenue primarily through fee-based banking and investment services. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not available in the provided data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryInvestment Banking & Brokerage Services
    ActivityBanking & Investment Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Aspire Capital's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.03, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 33.59 million EGP provides some flexibility, but operating cash flow is negative at -167.58 million EGP, signaling potential cash flow constraints.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 11.76% and a return on assets of 2.53%, which are below the industry median for investment banking firms. The net income of 36.41 million EGP on 120.56 million EGP in revenue yields a net margin of 30.2%, which is strong but must be compared to industry benchmarks for a full assessment.

    The company's revenue is not segmented by product or geography in the available data, but the concentration of revenue in a single business model (investment banking and brokerage) suggests potential exposure to market volatility. No geographic breakdown is provided, but the company's operations are likely concentrated in Egypt given the EGP reporting.

    Growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the data, but the company's operating income of 63.95 million EGP and net income of 36.41 million EGP suggest stable performance. The absence of a detailed outlook for the current or next fiscal year limits the ability to assess growth expectations.

    Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio and negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure indicated. The company's capital structure and cash flow dynamics suggest a need for careful monitoring of liquidity and debt management.

    Recent events include the latest actual EPS of 0.95 EGP, as reported in investor relations data. No recent filings or transcripts are available in the provided data to assess management commentary or strategic direction.

    Key takeaways
    • Aspire Capital has a strong net margin of 30.2% but a return on assets of 2.53% that lags behind industry medians.
    • The company's liquidity position is constrained, with a current ratio of 1.03 and negative net cash after debt.
    • Free cash flow of 33.59 million EGP provides some operational flexibility despite negative operating cash flow.
    • The debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66 indicates a moderate debt load that may require careful management.
    • "margin_outlook_rationale": "Net margin of 30.2% is strong but may face pressure from market volatility in the investment banking sector.",
    • "rd_outlook_rationale": "No R&D data is available for Aspire Capital, but investment banking firms typically allocate minimal resources to R&D.",

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 4

    Revenue surged 84.5% year-over-year to EGP 570.4 million, demonstrating strong top-line growth momentum in the latest fiscal period.

    Return on equity of 11.8% ranks in the top quartile, outperforming the 4.0% median for the investment banking cohort.

    Net income increased 66.9% year-over-year to EGP 67.9 million, reflecting substantial profitability improvement in the most recent period.

    Total assets grew 78.3% year-over-year to EGP 2.56 billion, signaling rapid balance sheet expansion and potential future revenue drivers.

    BEAR CASE · 4

    The company carries a high credit risk flag, suggesting significant potential for financial distress or default events.

    Net income CAGR of -48.2% over four years reveals a long-term downward trend despite recent annual growth.

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 1.66 is well above the 0.30 cohort median, indicating higher financial leverage and risk exposure.

    Cash conversion ratio of -4.6 places the company in the bottom quartile, highlighting poor ability to convert earnings to cash.

    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $5,32
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $309.6M
    Net cash
    -$514.4M
    Current ratio
    1.0
    Debt / equity
    1.7
    ROA
    2.5%
    ROE
    11.8%
    Cash conversion
    -460.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -7.2%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships2 disclosed relationships · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Customers2
    ANON:CUST:ASPI.O:P13.7ANON:CUST:ASPI.O:P13.7Customer88%Source ↗
    ANON:CUST:ASPI.O:P32.2ANON:CUST:ASPI.O:P32.2Customer88%Source ↗

    Supply chain

    Vendors → ASPI ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERSASPIASPIAspire Capital Holding for Finan2 entitiesANON:CUST:ASPI.O:P13.7ANON:CUST:ASPI.O:P32.2
    2 mentions in 10-K0 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-07-04

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin53,0 %Above P75
    Net Margin30,2 %Above median
    ROE11,8 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-7,2 %Bottom quartile
    D/E1,66Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-4,60Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Aspire Capital Holding for Financial Investments Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
    • Aspire Capital Holding for Financial Investments Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

    Top holders

    • UBS Financial Services, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$13M
    • Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$12M
    • Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
    • Northern Trust Investments, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
    • Nuveen LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$2M
    • Vanguard Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$34M
    • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
    • State Street Investment Management (US)Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
    • Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
    • Bank of New York Mellon CorpInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
    • BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$7M
    • JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • AllianceBernstein L.P.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • LPL Financial LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • AQR Capital Management, LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Wells Fargo AdvisorsBrokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Invesco QQQ TrustFunds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • Victory Capital Management Inc.Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • JONES FINANCIAL COMPANIES LLLPInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • FMR LLCInstitutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
    • PNC Investments LLCInvestment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M

    Insider activity

    Net selling0 buys · 22 sellsnet -$8,2M9 insiders · last 365d
    • Kiessling HeatherChief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 23 124 @ $6,28$145K · 2026-07-01
    • Ainscow Donald GeorgeEVP, Gen Counsel, Secretary · Common StockSold 100 000 @ $6,14$614K · 2026-06-30
    • Gorley MichaelDirector · Common StockSold 30 000 @ $6,27$188K · 2026-06-30
    • Wider ToddDirector · Common StockSold 50 000 @ $6,12$306K · 2026-06-30
    • Wider ToddDirector · Common StockSold 50 000 @ $6,25$312K · 2026-06-29
    • Ainscow RobertCOO · Common StockSold 8 438 @ $7,00$59K · 2026-06-08
    • Mann Paul ElliotDirector, Chairman and CEO · Common StockSold 83 759 @ $7,76$650K · 2026-06-03
    • Mann Paul ElliotDirector, Chairman and CEO · Common StockSold 83 758 @ $8,29$694K · 2026-06-02
    • Mann Paul ElliotDirector, Chairman and CEO · Common StockSold 83 758 @ $7,88$660K · 2026-06-01
    • Ainscow Donald GeorgeEVP, Gen Counsel, Secretary · Common StockOther 400 000 · 2026-05-28
    • Mann Paul ElliotDirector, Chairman and CEO · Common StockOther 2 233 555 · 2026-05-28
    • Ainscow RobertChief Operating Officer · Common StockOther 800 000 · 2026-05-28
    • Kiessling HeatherChief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 840 000 · 2026-05-28
    • Moore DuncanDirector · Common StockSold 11 642 @ $5,21$61K · 2026-04-16
    • Ainscow RobertCOO · Common StockSold 22 500 @ $5,21$117K · 2026-04-16
    • Kiessling HeatherChief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 23 124 @ $5,48$127K · 2026-04-15
    • Ainscow RobertCOO · Common StockSold 8 438 @ $5,44$46K · 2026-03-06
    • Ainscow RobertCOO · Common StockSold 25 000 @ $4,51$113K · 2026-03-06
    • Mann Paul ElliotExecutive Chairman · Common StockSold 162 153 @ $5,44$881K · 2026-03-02
    • Ryan Robert John AndrewDirector · Common StockOther 36 548 · 2025-12-18
    • Gorley MichaelDirector · Common StockOther 36 548 · 2025-12-18
    • Moore DuncanDirector · Common StockOther 36 548 · 2025-12-18
    • Kiessling HeatherChief Financial Officer · Common StockSold 80 000 @ $5,80$464K · 2025-12-18
    • Wider ToddDirector · Common StockOther 36 548 · 2025-12-18
    • Hunter Ralph L. JRDirector · Common StockOther 36 548 · 2025-12-18

    Short positioning

    24.2Mshares short+2.0% vs prior
    6.83days to cover
    40.8%short of daily vol
    431fails-to-deliver
    as of 2026-07-15 · short-interest report (free)

    Geographic breakdown

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    ASPIANON:CUSANON:CUSInvestment Ban
    This companySectorCustomers

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
    • Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -670.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 14.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -78.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -32.1%Derived (calculated)
    • Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 12.23xDerived (calculated)
    • Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.15xDerived (calculated)
    • Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 703.3%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -234.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 112.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -393.0%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -126.3%Derived (calculated)
    • Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -127.3%Derived (calculated)
    • R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 293.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 475.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 326.2%Derived (calculated)
    • Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 427.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 444.5%Derived (calculated)
    • Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 351.7%Derived (calculated)
    • EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -234.9%Derived (calculated)
    • Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -13.7%Derived (calculated)
    • Cost of revenue (annual): USD 20.44MSEC XBRL filing
    • R&D expense (annual): USD 12.36MSEC XBRL filing
    • Operating income (annual): USD -59.91MSEC XBRL filing
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-10-28EVENTUpcomingQ3 2026 earnings (expected) estimated date
    2026-07-01INSIDERKiessling Heather sold 23.1k sh — Chief Financial Officer ~$145k
    2026-06-30INSIDERAinscow Donald George sold 100.0k sh — EVP, Gen Counsel, Secretary ~$614k
    2026-06-30INSIDERGorley Michael sold 30.0k sh — Director ~$188k
    2026-06-30INSIDERWider Todd sold 50.0k sh — Director ~$306k
    2026-06-29INSIDERWider Todd sold 50.0k sh — Director ~$312k
    2026-06-08 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2026-06 · net sell $2.1M
    2026-06-08INSIDERAinscow Robert sold 8.4k sh — COO ~$59k
    2026-06-03INSIDERMann Paul Elliot sold 83.8k sh — Director, Chairman and CEO ~$650k
    2026-06-02INSIDERMann Paul Elliot sold 83.8k sh — Director, Chairman and CEO ~$694k
    2026-06-01INSIDERMann Paul Elliot sold 83.8k sh — Director, Chairman and CEO ~$660k
    2026-05-28 00:00 UTCINSIDER4 insider transactions — 2026-05
    2026-05-28INSIDERAinscow Donald George transacted 400.0k sh — EVP, Gen Counsel, Secretary
    2026-05-28INSIDERMann Paul Elliot transacted 2.23M sh — Director, Chairman and CEO
    2026-05-28INSIDERAinscow Robert transacted 800.0k sh — Chief Operating Officer
    2026-05-28INSIDERKiessling Heather transacted 840.0k sh — Chief Financial Officer
    2026-05-26FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-20FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-20FILING10-Q filing →
    2026-05-11FILING8-K filing →
    2026-05-06FILING8-K filing →
    2026-04-16 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2026-04 · net sell $304k
    2026-04-16INSIDERMoore Duncan sold 11.6k sh — Director ~$61k
    2026-04-16INSIDERAinscow Robert sold 22.5k sh — COO ~$117k
    2026-04-15INSIDERKiessling Heather sold 23.1k sh — Chief Financial Officer ~$127k
    2026-04-13FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-04-10FILING10-K filing →
    2026-04-10FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-24FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-23FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-10FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-06 00:00 UTCINSIDER3 insider transactions — 2026-03 · net buy $723k
    2026-03-06FILINGFORM 8-K →
    2026-03-06INSIDERAinscow Robert sold 8.4k sh — COO ~$46k
    2026-03-06INSIDERAinscow Robert sold 25.0k sh — COO ~$113k
    2026-03-02INSIDERMann Paul Elliot sold 162.2k sh — Executive Chairman ~$881k
    2025-12-18 00:00 UTCINSIDER8 insider transactions — 2025-12 · net sell $1.4M
    2025-12-18INSIDERRyan Robert John Andrew transacted 36.5k sh — Director
    2025-12-18INSIDERGorley Michael transacted 36.5k sh — Director
    2025-12-18INSIDERMoore Duncan transacted 36.5k sh — Director
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