Australian Ethical Investment's quarterly cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities
increased
from Dec. 2024 (A$32.57 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$38.84 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 (A$38.84 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$39.93 Mil).
Australian Ethical Investment's annual cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities
increased
from Jun. 2023 (A$32.73 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$36.39 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2024 (A$36.39 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$38.84 Mil).
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Explanation
Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.
A high number means either:
1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash
2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)
A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.
There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.
1) Sell new bonds or equity to public
2) Sell business or asset
3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)
When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.
Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.
Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.
Australian Ethical Investment Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Related Terms
Australian Ethical Investment Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Historical Data
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Australian Ethical Investment Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Chart
Australian Ethical Investment Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities Calculation
Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.
Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.
What does a Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities of A$39.9 Mil mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities of A$39.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities a company has on hand. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is A$39.9 Mil. Overall, Australian Ethical Investment has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Ethical Investment's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities compare to BLK and BX?
Australian Ethical Investment's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities of A$39.9 Mil 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 Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities 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 Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities mean?
A high Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities a company has on hand. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. Australian Ethical Investment's current Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is A$39.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Ethical Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.36, compared to a current price of A$4.05 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is A$39.9 Mil. Australian Ethical Investment's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities calculated?
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities is A$39.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Ethical Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.05 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.36.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities: A$39.9 Mil
GF Value™: A$6.36 vs. price of A$4.05 (36.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Ethical Investment Business Description
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd is an Australian-based company engaged in the operating segment of Funds Management. The company is involved in acting as the responsible entity for a range of public offer ethically managed investment schemes and acting as the Trustee of the Australian Ethical Retail Superannuation Fund (Super Fund). The various products offered by the company are Super, Managed funds, ETFs, Insurance, and Pension.
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