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Australian Ethical Investment has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Australian Ethical Investment Profitability Rank Related Terms
ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's Profitability Rank falls into.
Australian Ethical Investment Profitability Rank Calculation
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Australian Ethical Investment has the Profitability Rank of 10. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 Profitability Rank of 10 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Australian Ethical Investment's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's Profitability Rank too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current Profitability Rank of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
Australian Ethical Investment's Profitability Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Australian Ethical Investment's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. Australian Ethical Investment's current Profitability Rank is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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$6.40, compared to a current price of A$4.47 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current Profitability Rank is 10 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$4.47 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.40.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
Profitability Rank: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
GF Value™: A$6.40 vs. price of A$4.47 (30.2% 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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