What is Australian Ethical Investment FCF Margin %?
Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF -0.74%98 FCF Margin % is 20.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 20.70. 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 1,465 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks better than 55.97% on this metric.
* 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 20.84% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.70. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.88 to 26.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #645 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's FCF Margin % too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current FCF Margin % of 20.84% is near median its 10-year median of 20.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 26.27. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 20.84% is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #645 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #645 out of 1465 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Australian Ethical Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.69. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 20.84% is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.88 to 26.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.70 vs. the industry median of 14.69, 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 FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.69, based on 1,465 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Australian Ethical Investment's current FCF Margin % of 20.84% is 41.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current FCF Margin % is 20.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.70. 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 FCF Margin % is 20.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.70 and 41.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.69. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current FCF Margin % is 20.84% 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:
FCF Margin %: 20.84% (near median its 10-year median of 20.70)
GF Value™: A$6.36 vs. price of A$4.05 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Asset Management median (#645 of 1465)
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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