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1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Australian Ethical Investment's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
ASX:AEF's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 51.89% of 979
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs ASX:AEF: -0.40
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Australian Ethical Investment 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:AEF vs BLK, BX, KKR: 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Ethical Investment's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Ethical Investment's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Ethical Investment's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 mean?
Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) has a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 as of Dec. 2025. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #471 out of 979 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Australian Ethical Investment's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Australian Ethical Investment's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #471 out of 979 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Australian Ethical Investment has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Ethical Investment's 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Ethical Investment ranks #471 out of 979 companies for 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Australian Ethical Investment in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past year, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous year to the current year. View historical data for Australian Ethical Investment and its competitors. Australian Ethical Investment's current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.43, compared to a current price of A$4.54 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Australian Ethical Investment's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF), the current 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 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$4.54 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.43.
GuruFocus considers Australian Ethical Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AEF:
1-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: A$6.43 vs. price of A$4.54 (29.4% 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 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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