Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF +0.47%98 Net Current Asset Value is A$0.28 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 25.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:AEF with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 370 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks worse than 86.49% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Australian Ethical Investment's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Ethical Investment's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AEF'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.01 Med: 25.9 Max: 114.92
Current: 15.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Australian Ethical Investment was 114.92. The lowest was 9.01. And the median was 25.90.
ASX:AEF's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 86.49% of 370
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs ASX:AEF: 15.32
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Australian Ethical Investment Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Australian Ethical Investment Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
* 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of A$0.28 mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a Net Current Asset Value of A$0.28 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 25.90. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 9.01 to 114.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #320 out of 370 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Net Current Asset Value of A$0.28 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 25.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.01 to a high of 114.92. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #320 out of 370 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 Net Current Asset Value compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #320 out of 370 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Australian Ethical Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.30. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 9.01 to 114.92 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Asset Management companies is 3.30, based on 370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current Net Current Asset Value is A$0.28, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 25.90. 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$6.37, compared to a current price of A$4.29 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is A$0.28, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 25.90. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Net Current Asset Value is A$0.28 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$4.29 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.37.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
Net Current Asset Value: A$0.28 (99% below median its 10-year median of 25.90)
GF Value™: A$6.37 vs. price of A$4.29 (32.7% below fair value)
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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