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Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF +2.60%98 EV-to-EBIT is 14.40 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 31.79. GuruFocus rates ASX:AEF with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks worse than 65.06% on this metric.
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Australian Ethical Investment's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$536.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Ethical Investment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Australian Ethical Investment EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Australian Ethical Investment EV-to-EBIT 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.
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.
Australian Ethical Investment's current Enterprise Value is A$501.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Ethical Investment's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 14.40 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 31.79. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.88 to 112.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #324 out of 498 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.40 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 31.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.88 to a high of 112.33. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.51. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 14.40 is 51.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #324 out of 498 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 Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #324 out of 498 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Australian Ethical Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.51. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 14.40 is 51.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 13.88 to 112.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.79 vs. the industry median of 9.51, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.51, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Australian Ethical Investment's current EV-to-EBIT of 14.40 is 51.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current EV-to-EBIT is 14.40, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 31.79. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.39, compared to a current price of A$4.74 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 14.40, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 31.79 and 51.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.51. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 14.40 as of Jul. 19, 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$4.74 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.39.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
EV-to-EBIT: 14.40 (55% below median its 10-year median of 31.79)
GF Value™: A$6.39 vs. price of A$4.74 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.4% above the Asset Management median (#324 of 498)
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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