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ASB Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.21
-AU$0.08(-2.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$4.21
-AU$0.08(-2.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.33 - AU$8.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.13M
Average Volume (3M)3.03M
Market Cap
AU$1.83B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$311.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$294.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.13
Shares Outstanding422,074,220
10 Day Avg. Volume3,500,901
30 Day Avg. Volume3,026,786
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.84
P/FCF Ratio-5.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$5.25Price Target Upside24.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Diversified BacklogThe substantial order book provides multi-year revenue visibility across new construction and sustainment, while its mix of government and commercial customers reduces reliance on any single program. This backlog supports capacity planning and creates a durable base for future growth.
Australasian Growth And Margin GainsStrong Australasian revenue and EBIT growth, together with improved margins, indicates that scale and execution are strengthening in a strategically important region. Continued Landing Craft and defense program activity could support more durable earnings growth if operational improvements persist.
Long-term Defense DemandHigher defense spending and persistent security requirements create a structural demand backdrop for Austal’s naval, patrol, submarine-module, and sustainment activities. This can support recurring program awards and fleet-service opportunities beyond individual vessel deliveries.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability DeteriorationThe reversal from healthy profitability to a significant loss shows that revenue growth is not yet translating reliably into shareholder returns. Thin gross profit increases sensitivity to execution and cost outcomes, making earnings quality and near-term profit visibility materially weaker.
U.S. Contract Uncertainty And DelaysUnresolved U.S. contractual matters and delayed OPC deliveries could prolong losses, defer cash receipts, and consume management attention. Until revised arrangements provide greater certainty, the U.S. shipbuilding portfolio remains a material source of earnings volatility.
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile operating and free cash flow can increase reliance on balance-sheet capacity to fund construction, infrastructure, and working-capital needs. Sustained cash pressure would reduce flexibility to absorb program setbacks or invest in the expanding backlog.
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ASB FAQ
What was Austal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Austal Limited lowest share price was AU$3.33 and its highest was AU$8.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Austal Limited’s market cap?
Austal Limited’s market cap is AU$1.83B.
When is Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 163 days.
How were Austal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Austal Limited released its earnings results on Aug 30, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.198 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -AU$0.227 by AU$0.029.
Is Austal Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Austal Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Austal Limited pay dividends?
Austal Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.89%. See more information on Austal Limited dividends here
What is Austal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Austal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does Austal Limited have?
Austal Limited has 422,074,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to Austal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Austal Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.198 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -AU$0.227. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 15.111%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Austal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ASB
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
Austal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$5.25 (24.70% Upside)
AU$5.25 (24.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ASB Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-41.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.23%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Austal Limited
Globally, Austal Limited specializes in the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of diverse maritime vessels for both commercial entities and national defense forces. Its operations are strategically segmented into four key divisions: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support. The company's extensive portfolio includes crafting and supporting passenger and vehicle-passenger ferries, offshore platforms, and windfarm service vessels. It also supplies advanced naval and other defense ships, alongside patrol boats tailored for governmental law enforcement and border security missions. Beyond vessel construction, Austal innovates and integrates sophisticated maritime control and information management solutions, such as its proprietary MARINELINK integrated monitoring system, as well as advanced motion control technologies and interceptors. Complementing its core activities, Austal delivers comprehensive lifecycle management and support services to naval, governmental, and commercial clients. These services encompass crew training and instruction, routine servicing, repair and maintenance, integrated logistics support, long-term vessel sustainment, and support for information management systems. The company also expertly handles vessel refits and oversees annual docking procedures. Established in 1988, Austal Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Henderson, Australia.
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ASB Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call had a predominantly positive tone, supported by record revenue above $2 billion, a $16.5 billion group order book, exceptional Australasian revenue and EBIT growth, strong liquidity, positive operating cash flow and continued investment in capacity. These strengths were tempered by the $125 million group EBIT loss, unresolved U.S. contractual matters, lower U.S. support revenue and delays in the OPC program. The substantial Australasian performance and growth outlook significantly outweighed the stated challenges.View all AU:ASB earnings summariesASB Stock 12 Month Forecast
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