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What is Australian Ethical Investment Cash-to-Debt?
Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF 96 Cash-to-Debt is 33.43 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 25.33. GuruFocus rates ASX:AEF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.41 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,418 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks better than 57.05% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Australian Ethical Investment's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 33.43.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Australian Ethical Investmentcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AEF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.06 Med: 25.33 Max: No Debt
Current: 33.43
During the past 13 years, Australian Ethical Investment's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 13.06. And the median was 25.33.
ASX:AEF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 57.05% of 1418
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.65
vs ASX:AEF: 33.43
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Australian Ethical Investment Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Australian Ethical Investment Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
Australian Ethical Investment Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 33.43 as of Jun. 2026. This is 32% above median its historical median of 25.33. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 13.06 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #609 out of 1418 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Cash-to-Debt of 33.43 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 25.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.06 to a high of 10,000.00. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.65. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 33.43 is 491.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #609 out of 1418 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Australian Ethical Investment has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Ethical Investment's Cash-to-Debt compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #609 out of 1418 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Australian Ethical Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 5.65. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 33.43 is 491.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 13.06 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.33 vs. the industry median of 5.65, Australian Ethical Investment has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 5.65, based on 1,418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Australian Ethical Investment's current Cash-to-Debt of 33.43 is 491.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 5.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current Cash-to-Debt is 33.43, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 25.33. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.41, compared to a current price of A$4.21 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 33.43, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 25.33 and 491.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.65. Australian Ethical Investment's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 33.43 as of Jun. 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 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$4.21 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.41.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
Cash-to-Debt: 33.43 (32% above median its 10-year median of 25.33)
GF Value™: A$6.41 vs. price of A$4.21 (34.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 491.7% above the Asset Management median (#609 of 1418)
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 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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