Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.17% (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Australian Ethical Investment Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Australian Ethical Investment ASX:AEF +1.14% 98 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:AEF with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Australian Ethical Investment's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.1 Mil. Australian Ethical Investment's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2.0 Mil. Therefore, Australian Ethical Investment's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.17%.


Australian Ethical Investment  (ASX:AEF) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Australian Ethical Investment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Australian Ethical Investment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Australian Ethical Investment Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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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: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Australian Ethical Investment Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Australian Ethical Investment's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.151/( (2.77+2.18)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.151/2.475
=6.10 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.526 + 0.654
=2.18

Australian Ethical Investment's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -0.124/( (2.18+1.842)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -0.124/2.011
=6.17 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.526 + 0.654
=2.18

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=1.16 + 0.682
=1.842

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.17% mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.17% as of Dec. 2025. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to BLK and BX?
Australian Ethical Investment's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.17% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Asset Management company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. Australian Ethical Investment's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17%. 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$6.38, compared to a current price of A$4.45 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.17% 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$4.45 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.38. GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.17%
  • GF Value™: A$6.38 vs. price of A$4.45 (30.3% 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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