Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Gross Margin %: 0.00% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:AEF Australian Ethical Investment Ltd ASX:AEF
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What is Australian Ethical Investment Gross Margin %?

Australian Ethical Investment ASX:AEF -0.74% 98 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 553 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks worse than 180831.65% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$64.9 Mil. Australian Ethical Investment's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$64.9 Mil. Therefore, Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. If there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ASX:AEF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 58.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Australian Ethical Investment had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Australian Ethical Investment was 0.00% per year.


Australian Ethical Investment  (ASX:AEF) Gross Margin % Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

Australian Ethical Investment had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Be Aware

If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.


Australian Ethical Investment Gross Margin % Related Terms


Australian Ethical Investment Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin % can be seen below:

* 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 Gross Margin % Chart

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ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Australian Ethical Investment Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue. (Note that if there's no value for Cost of Goods Sold, then Gross Margin % is not calculated.)

Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jun. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=117.1 / 117.119
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(117.119 - 0) / 117.119
=N/A %

Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=64.9 / 64.917
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(64.917 - 0) / 64.917
=N/A %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 0.00% mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #999999 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Gross Margin % too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #999999 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #999999 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Australian Ethical Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 58.27, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 58.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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:

  • Gross Margin %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: A$6.36 vs. price of A$4.05 (36.3% 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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