Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AU:AEF)
ASX:AEF
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AEF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.10
AU$0.01(0.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.10
AU$0.01(0.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.81 - AU$8.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume60.89K
Average Volume (3M)152.18K
Market Cap
AU$459.87M
Enterprise ValueAU$444.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$39.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.3
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding113,830,080
10 Day Avg. Volume113,253
30 Day Avg. Volume152,183
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.45
Price to Book (P/B)17.98
Price to Sales (P/S)6.09
P/FCF Ratio27.34
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$126.66M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & ProfitabilityConsistent revenue growth and high profitability margins indicate a resilient fee-based business capable of funding operations and reinvestment. Over 2-6 months, sustained margins support earnings stability and improve the firm's ability to invest in product and distribution initiatives tied to long-term growth.
Low Leverage & High ROEExtremely low leverage with a high ROE signals efficient capital use and financial resilience. This conservative balance sheet gives flexibility to weather market drawdowns, pursue selective growth opportunities, and sustain distributions without adding meaningful financial risk in the medium term.
Stable Recurring Fee Model & ESG FocusA recurring management-fee model tied to assets under management provides predictable revenue and operating leverage as scale increases. Combined with a clear ethical/ESG positioning, the firm benefits from structural investor demand for responsible investing, supporting durable net inflows and client retention.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow DeclineA sharp decline in free cash flow growth reduces the company's capacity to invest, pay dividends, or absorb shocks without external financing. If this trend persists, it could constrain strategic initiatives and weaken the firm's ability to capitalize on growth opportunities over the next several quarters.
Dependence On FUMRevenue sensitivity to funds under management makes earnings exposed to market moves and net flows. Prolonged market volatility or sustained outflows would directly pressure fees and operating leverage, limiting revenue resilience and strategic investments across a 2-6 month horizon.
Slowing Equity GrowthA slowdown in equity growth may signal retained-earnings pressure or capital returns limiting reinvestment. Over time, constrained equity expansion can hamper balance sheet-driven growth initiatives and reduce margin for error when pursuing acquisitions or scaling operations in the medium term.
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd News
AEF FAQ
What was Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd lowest share price was AU$3.81 and its highest was AU$8.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s market cap?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s market cap is AU$459.87M.
When is Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 74 days.
How were Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.125 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.111 by AU$0.014.
Is Australian Ethical Investment Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Australian Ethical Investment Ltd pay dividends?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.08 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.7%. See more information on Australian Ethical Investment Ltd dividends here
What is Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Australian Ethical Investment Ltd have?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd has 113,830,080 shares outstanding.
What happened to Australian Ethical Investment Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.125 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.111. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.726%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Australian Ethical Investment Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:AEF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
58.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
55.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd. operates as a publicly listed asset management firm. It develops and manages various mutual funds for its clientele, spanning equity, fixed income, and balanced investment strategies. The company deploys capital into public stock and bond markets worldwide, specifically targeting sectors like education, sustainable energy, power infrastructure, government services, health and wellness, food production, telecommunications, transportation, recycling and waste solutions, eco-friendly products, information technology, software and professional services, media, real estate, leisure, and financial offerings. Its portfolios are meticulously constructed using a fundamental analysis approach. The firm was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
Technical Analysis
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