Australian Ethical Investment Ltd
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm launches and manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for its clients. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. The firm invests in education, energy, electricity transmission & distribution, government, health & wellbeing, food production, telecommunications, transp… Read more
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AEF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: AU$40.45 Million AUD
Based on the latest financial reports, Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AEF) has net assets worth AU$40.45 Million AUD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$69.73 Million) and total liabilities (AU$29.28 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$40.45 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 58.01% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.21% |
| 5-Year Change | 67.29% |
| 10-Year Change | 205.45% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.23 |
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Australian Ethical Investment Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Australian Ethical Investment Ltd from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$40.45 Million | +34.19% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$30.14 Million | +12.67% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$26.75 Million | +8.47% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$24.66 Million | +2.01% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$24.18 Million | +16.16% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$20.82 Million | +22.35% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$17.01 Million | +11.14% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$15.31 Million | +10.03% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$13.91 Million | +5.06% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$13.24 Million | +18.75% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$11.15 Million | +17.60% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$9.48 Million | +29.96% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$7.30 Million | +8.78% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$6.71 Million | -12.07% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$7.63 Million | -5.30% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$8.06 Million | -4.70% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$8.45 Million | +0.86% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$8.38 Million | +9.08% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$7.68 Million | +22.48% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$6.27 Million | +24.31% |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$5.05 Million | +11.12% |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$4.54 Million | +4.67% |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$4.34 Million | +0.34% |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$4.32 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Australian Ethical Investment Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 4331.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | AU$24.21 Million | 59.84% |
| Common Stock | AU$12.17 Million | 30.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$4.08 Million | 10.08% |
| Other Components | AU$1.00 | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | AU$40.45 Million | 100.00% |
Australian Ethical Investment Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Australian Ethical Investment Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
AP Biosciences Inc
TWO:6945
|
$241.37 Million |
|
Sichuan Dawn Precision Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300780
|
$241.46 Million |
|
Baskent Dogalgaz Dagitim Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS
IS:BASGZ
|
$241.48 Million |
|
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited
NSE:SWSOLAR
|
$241.57 Million |
|
ICRA Limited
NSE:ICRA
|
$241.21 Million |
|
AUSTRALIAN ETHICAL INV.
F:1OP
|
$241.19 Million |
|
Huarong Chemical Co. Ltd.
SHE:301256
|
$241.08 Million |
|
Voyager Acquisition Corp
NASDAQ:VACH
|
$241.06 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Australian Ethical Investment Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 30,144,000 to 40,451,000, a change of 10,307,000 (34.2%).
- Net income of 20,196,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 12,438,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 618,999.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,930,001.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$20.20 Million | +49.93% |
| Dividends Paid | AU$12.44 Million | -30.75% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$619.00K | +1.53% |
| Other Changes | AU$1.93 Million | +4.77% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 34.19% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Australian Ethical Investment Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 12.69x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 90.46x to 12.69x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$0.06 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.09 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.09 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.10 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$0.12 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.12 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.14 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.15 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$0.19 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.24 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.27 | AU$4.51 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.36 | AU$4.51 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Australian Ethical Investment Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 49.93%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.92%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.71x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.72x
- Recent ROE (49.93%) is above the historical average (23.86%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8.17% | 5.99% | 1.13x | 1.21x | AU$-79.16K |
| 2003 | 4.40% | 477.72% | 0.01x | 1.19x | AU$-242.99K |
| 2004 | 10.12% | 6.18% | 1.33x | 1.23x | AU$5.59K |
| 2005 | 16.07% | 11.33% | 1.10x | 1.29x | AU$306.21K |
| 2006 | 21.73% | 1246.89% | 0.01x | 1.32x | AU$735.62K |
| 2007 | 23.67% | 15.52% | 1.17x | 1.31x | AU$1.05 Million |
| 2008 | 19.71% | 12.06% | 1.23x | 1.33x | AU$813.85K |
| 2009 | 14.23% | 9.41% | 1.16x | 1.31x | AU$357.68K |
| 2010 | 12.70% | 7.27% | 1.27x | 1.38x | AU$217.43K |
| 2011 | 16.82% | 9.00% | 1.26x | 1.48x | AU$520.12K |
| 2012 | 6.00% | 2.77% | 1.68x | 1.29x | AU$-268.62K |
| 2013 | 14.57% | 6.49% | 1.59x | 1.41x | AU$333.34K |
| 2014 | 26.82% | 12.79% | 1.40x | 1.50x | AU$1.59 Million |
| 2015 | 17.66% | 9.31% | 1.23x | 1.54x | AU$854.80K |
| 2016 | 24.06% | 13.83% | 1.29x | 1.35x | AU$1.86 Million |
| 2017 | 21.02% | 10.33% | 1.47x | 1.39x | AU$1.53 Million |
| 2018 | 33.19% | 14.12% | 1.55x | 1.51x | AU$3.55 Million |
| 2019 | 38.87% | 16.14% | 1.50x | 1.61x | AU$4.91 Million |
| 2020 | 45.43% | 18.95% | 1.48x | 1.62x | AU$7.38 Million |
| 2021 | 45.98% | 18.94% | 1.49x | 1.63x | AU$8.70 Million |
| 2022 | 38.56% | 13.44% | 1.69x | 1.70x | AU$7.04 Million |
| 2023 | 24.58% | 8.11% | 1.71x | 1.77x | AU$3.90 Million |
| 2024 | 38.25% | 11.47% | 1.96x | 1.70x | AU$8.52 Million |
| 2025 | 49.93% | 16.92% | 1.71x | 1.72x | AU$16.15 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Australian Ethical Investment Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $652,272,016
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -32.87%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AEF) | AU$40.45 Million | 8.17% | 0.72x | $241.24 Million |
| Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd (ACQ) | $52.17 Million | 4.80% | 0.04x | $5.49K |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (AFI) | $3.98 Billion | 4.62% | 0.15x | $5.08 Billion |
| Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) | $281.69 Million | 15.05% | 0.96x | $8.06K |
| Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Ltd (ALI) | $320.48 Million | -2.91% | 0.03x | $13.82K |
| Amcil Ltd (AMH) | $128.23 Million | 0.00% | 0.02x | $137.06 Million |
| Associate Global Partners Ltd (APL) | $6.41 Million | -310.27% | 0.73x | $1.95 Million |
| Ariadne Australia Ltd (ARA) | $59.71 Million | 8.64% | 0.74x | $17.16 Million |
| ARC Funds Ltd (ARC) | $2.90 Million | -21.10% | 0.01x | $1.21 Million |
| Australian United Investment Company Ltd (AUI) | $1.04 Billion | 5.35% | 0.27x | $395.51 Million |