Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF -0.74%98 EBITDA Margin % is 30.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 22.68. 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. Among 668 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks worse than 50.6% on this metric.
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Australian Ethical Investment EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Australian Ethical Investment EBITDA Margin % 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.
Australian Ethical Investment EBITDA Margin % Chart
ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 30.71% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 22.68. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.46 to 29.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #338 out of 668 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.71% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 22.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.46 to a high of 29.24. The Asset Management industry median EBITDA Margin % is 30.12. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 30.71% is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #338 out of 668 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #338 out of 668 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Australian Ethical Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 30.12. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 30.71% is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 14.46 to 29.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.68 vs. the industry median of 30.12, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Asset Management companies is 30.12, based on 668 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Australian Ethical Investment's current EBITDA Margin % of 30.71% is 2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 30.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current EBITDA Margin % is 30.71%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 22.68. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 30.71%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 22.68 and 2% above the Asset Management industry median of 30.12. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 30.71% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 30.71% (35% above median its 10-year median of 22.68)
GF Value™: A$6.36 vs. price of A$4.05 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2% above the Asset Management median (#338 of 668)
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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