What is Australian Ethical Investment Net Margin %?
Australian Ethical InvestmentASX:AEF -0.74%98 Net Margin % is 20.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 13.87. 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 1,579 Asset Management companies, Australian Ethical Investment ranks worse than 72.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Australian Ethical Investment's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:AEF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.19 Med: 13.87 Max: 19.38
Current: 19.38
ASX:AEF's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 72.32% of 1579
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.88
vs ASX:AEF: 19.38
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Australian Ethical Investment Net Margin % Related Terms
Australian Ethical Investment Net Margin % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Net 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 Net Margin % of 20.71% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 13.87. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.19 to 19.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #1142 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Net Margin % too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Net Margin % of 20.71% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 13.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.19 to a high of 19.38. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 20.71% is 75.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #1142 out of 1579 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below 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 Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #1142 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Australian Ethical Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.88. Australian Ethical Investment's value of 20.71% is 75.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.19 to 19.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.87 vs. the industry median of 84.88, Australian Ethical Investment has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.88, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Australian Ethical Investment's current Net Margin % of 20.71% is 75.6% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Australian Ethical Investment's current Net Margin % is 20.71%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 13.87. 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 Net Margin % is 20.71%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 13.87 and 75.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.88. 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 Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Net Margin % is 20.71% 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:
Net Margin %: 20.71% (49% above median its 10-year median of 13.87)
GF Value™: A$6.36 vs. price of A$4.05 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.6% below the Asset Management median (#1142 of 1579)
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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