Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) EBIT: A$34.8 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:AEF Australian Ethical Investment Ltd ASX:AEF
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Price A$4.05
GF Value A$6.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Australian Ethical Investment EBIT?

Australian Ethical Investment ASX:AEF -0.74% 98 EBIT is A$34.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:AEF with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.36 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Australian Ethical Investment's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$19.2 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$34.8 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Australian Ethical Investment's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 100.46%. Australian Ethical Investment's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1,394.30%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Australian Ethical Investment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.17%.


Australian Ethical Investment  (ASX:AEF) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Australian Ethical Investment's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=39.536 * ( 1 - 29.73% )/( (31.843 + 23.465)/ 2 )
=27.7819472/27.654
=100.46 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Australian Ethical Investment's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=38.392/( ( (2.974 + max(-11.634, 0)) + (2.533 + max(-5.252, 0)) )/ 2 )
=38.392/( ( 2.974 + 2.533 )/ 2 )
=38.392/2.7535
=1,394.30 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12.413 + 0 + 1.834) - (11.335 + 3.066 + 11.48)
=-11.634

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(13.676 + 0 + 1.607) - (12.448 + 0.326 + 7.761)
=-5.252

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Australian Ethical Investment's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=34.835/426.344
=8.17 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Australian Ethical Investment EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Australian Ethical Investment's EBIT 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.

Australian Ethical Investment EBIT Chart

Australian Ethical Investment Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.10 14.01 13.26 22.26 29.34

Australian Ethical Investment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: EBIT Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Australian Ethical Investment EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$34.8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of A$34.8 Mil mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a EBIT of A$34.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's EBIT too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current EBIT is A$34.8 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 EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
Australian Ethical Investment's EBIT of A$34.8 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 EBIT for an Asset Management company?
A good EBIT depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment. Australian Ethical Investment's current EBIT is A$34.8 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 EBIT is A$34.8 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current EBIT is A$34.8 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:

  • EBIT: A$34.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$6.36 vs. price of A$4.05 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges 1OP:Germany
Address 130 Pitt Street, Level 8, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
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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