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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Australian Foundation Investment Co's enterprise value is A$8,026.0 Mil.
Australian Foundation Investment Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$318.2 Mil. Therefore, Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 25.22.
ASX:AFI's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 9.23 * Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBITDA only.
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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) 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 Foundation Investment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Australian Foundation Investment Co's share price for today is A$6.68.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Foundation Investment Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.234.
* 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co EV-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Foundation Investment Co'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 Foundation Investment Co EV-to-EBITDA vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Enterprise Value is A$8,026.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Australian Foundation Investment Co's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$318.2 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 Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 25.22 as of Sep. 22, 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 Foundation Investment Co. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Australian Foundation Investment Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23. Australian Foundation Investment Co's value of 25.22 is 173.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #999999 out of 874 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Australian Foundation Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Foundation Investment Co's EV-to-EBITDA compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #999999 out of 874 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Australian Foundation Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23. Australian Foundation Investment Co's value of 25.22 is 173.2% above this benchmark. 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 9.23, based on 874 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 Foundation Investment Co's current EV-to-EBITDA of 25.22 is 173.2% 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 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 Foundation Investment Co. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Foundation Investment Co's current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.21, compared to a current price of A$6.68 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22 and 173.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.23. Australian Foundation Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 25.22 as of Sep. 22, 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 Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$6.68 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.21.
GuruFocus considers Australian Foundation Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AFI:
EV-to-EBITDA: 25.22
GF Value™: A$7.21 vs. price of A$6.68 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.2% above the Asset Management median (#999999 of 874)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd is an asset management company which invests in Australian and New Zealand equities. It aims to provide shareholders with attractive investment returns through access to a growing stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement of capital invested. Its investment goals are to pay dividends, which, over time, grow faster than the rate of inflation, and to provide attractive total returns over the medium to long term.
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