Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 38.26% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


ASX:AEF Australian Ethical Investment Ltd ASX:AEF
98 GF Score
Price A$4.05
GF Value A$6.36
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Australian Ethical Investment Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)?

Australian Ethical Investment ASX:AEF -0.74% 98 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 38.26% as of Jun. 24, 2026. 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based).

Note: Discounted Earnings model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Australian Ethical Investment's Predictability Rank is 5-Stars. Australian Ethical Investment's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted Earnings model is A$6.56 and current share price is A$4.05. Consequently,

Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) using Discounted Earnings model is 38.26%.

ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) falls into.


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Australian Ethical Investment Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) Calculation

Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based)
=(6.56-4.05)/6.56
=38.26 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted Earnings model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Cash Flow model except earnings are used in the calculation instead of free cash flow.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 38.26% mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 38.26% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 38.26%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) compare to BLK and BX?
Australian Ethical Investment's Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) of 38.26% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) for an Asset Management company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF Earnings price. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment. Australian Ethical Investment's current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 38.26%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 38.26%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based) is 38.26% as of Jun. 24, 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$4.05 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF Earnings Based): 38.26%
  • 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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