Australian Ethical Investment Limited

ASX:AEF Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$466.7m

Australian Ethical Investment Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

Australian Ethical Investment has a total shareholder equity of A$46.2M and total debt of A$0.0, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0%. Its total assets and total liabilities are A$69.9M and A$23.7M respectively. Australian Ethical Investment's EBIT is A$42.4M making its interest coverage ratio 306.9. It has cash and short-term investments of A$39.9M.

Key information

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Debt to equity ratio

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Debt

Interest coverage ratio306.9x
CashAU$39.93m
EquityAU$46.25m
Total liabilitiesAU$23.66m
Total assetsAU$69.90m

Recent financial health updates

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Recent updates

Narrative Update May 02

AEF: Higher Fully Franked Interim Dividend Will Support A More Attractive Outlook

Analysts have kept their price target for Australian Ethical Investment broadly unchanged at around A$6.70, reflecting only marginal tweaks to their discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Australian Ethical Investment declared an interim dividend for the six months ended 31 December 2025 of A$0.08 per fully paid ordinary share, fully franked, compared with A$0.05 per share for 2024 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Apr 17

AEF: Higher Fully Franked Dividend Will Support A More Attractive Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Australian Ethical Investment to A$6.70 from A$7.90, citing updated assumptions for growth, margins, discount rate and future P/E that point to a more measured outlook for the business. What's in the News Australian Ethical Investment declared an interim dividend of A$0.08 per fully paid ordinary share for the six months ended 31 December 2025, fully franked (Key Developments).
Analysis Article Sep 02

Australian Ethical Investment's (ASX:AEF) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Australian Ethical Investment Limited ( ASX:AEF ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last...
Narrative Update Aug 29

Integration Of Altius And Transition To GROW And State Street Will Deliver Operational Improvements

Despite a slight decrease in forecast revenue growth, an improvement in net profit margin has contributed to a notable increase in the consensus analyst price target for Australian Ethical Investment, rising from A$7.00 to A$7.90. Valuation Changes Summary of Valuation Changes for Australian Ethical Investment The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from A$7.00 to A$7.90.
Analysis Article Jul 24

Australian Ethical Investment Limited's (ASX:AEF) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 28% Share Price Bounce

Australian Ethical Investment Limited ( ASX:AEF ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the...
Analysis Article Feb 28

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Australian Ethical Investment Limited's (ASX:AEF) 27% Share Price Surge

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited ( ASX:AEF ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...
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New Narrative Feb 09

Acquisition Of Altius Asset Management Will Strengthen Capabilities And Expand Customer Base

Expansion through acquisitions and new product offerings aims to enhance revenue by diversifying income and entering new customer segments.
Analysis Article Dec 10

After Leaping 26% Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar

Australian Ethical Investment Limited ( ASX:AEF ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 26% gain in the...
Analysis Article Sep 02

Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of Australian Ethical Investment Limited ( ASX:AEF ) has announced that the dividend on 18th of September...
Analysis Article May 02

Pinning Down Australian Ethical Investment Limited's (ASX:AEF) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 41.2x Australian Ethical Investment Limited ( ASX:AEF ) may be sending...
Analysis Article Nov 08

Some Shareholders May find It Hard To Increase Australian Ethical Investment Limited's (ASX:AEF) CEO Compensation This Year

Key Insights Australian Ethical Investment to hold its Annual General Meeting on 15th of November CEO John McMurdo's...
Analysis Article Mar 30

With EPS Growth And More, Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Is Interesting

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks...
Analysis Article Dec 30

Should You Be Adding Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) To Your Watchlist Today?

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks...
Analysis Article Sep 14

Is Now The Time To Put Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) On Your Watchlist?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Feb 25

Here's Why I Think Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

It's only natural that many investors, especially those who are new to the game, prefer to buy shares in 'sexy' stocks...
Analysis Article Jan 04

Shareholders of Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) Must Be Delighted With Their 759% Total Return

Long term investing can be life changing when you buy and hold the truly great businesses. And highest quality...

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: AEF's short term assets (A$55.2M) exceed its short term liabilities (A$21.2M).

Long Term Liabilities: AEF's short term assets (A$55.2M) exceed its long term liabilities (A$2.4M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: AEF is debt free.

Reducing Debt: AEF has not had any debt for past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: AEF has no debt, therefore it does not need to be covered by operating cash flow.

Interest Coverage: AEF has no debt, therefore coverage of interest payments is not a concern.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 06:54
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

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Australian Ethical Investment Limited is covered by 1 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

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Nicholas McGarrigleBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited