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What is Australian Ethical Investment EV-to-EBITDA?
Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF -5.06%98 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 29.42. GuruFocus rates ASX:AEF with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks worse than 67.32% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Australian Ethical Investment's enterprise value is A$474.2 Mil.
Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$36.3 Mil. Therefore, Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AEF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.26 Med: 29.42 Max: 107.82
Current: 13.08
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Australian Ethical Investment was 107.82. The lowest was 13.26. And the median was 29.42.
ASX:AEF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 67.32% of 511
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 8.68
vs ASX:AEF: 13.08
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Australian Ethical Investment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Australian Ethical Investment's share price for today is A$4.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Ethical Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.210.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Australian Ethical Investment's current Enterprise Value is A$474.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Ethical Investment's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$36.3 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-EBITDA of 13.07 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment. This is 56% below median its historical median of 29.42. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.26 to 107.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #344 out of 511 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.07 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 29.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.26 to a high of 107.82. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 13.07 is 50.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #344 out of 511 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #344 out of 511 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Australian Ethical Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 13.07 is 50.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.26 to 107.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.42 vs. the industry median of 8.68, 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-EBITDA for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Asset Management companies is 8.68, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Australian Ethical Investment's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.07 is 50.6% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 29.42. 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$6.40, compared to a current price of A$4.50 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 29.42 and 50.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 8.68. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.07 as of Jul. 20, 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$4.50 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.40.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.07 (56% below median its 10-year median of 29.42)
GF Value™: A$6.40 vs. price of A$4.50 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.6% above the Asset Management median (#344 of 511)
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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