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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)1.99M
Market Cap
AU$1.90B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$311.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$294.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.89%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.13
Shares Outstanding423,058,470
10 Day Avg. Volume2,623,797
30 Day Avg. Volume1,987,272
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$5.51Price Target Upside30.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Diversified BacklogThe $16.5 billion order book provides substantial multi-year revenue visibility across new construction and sustainment. Its spread across naval, patrol, submarine and commercial programs can support capacity utilization and reduce reliance on any single vessel or customer over the next several years.
Australasian Growth And MarginsRecord Australasian EBIT and stronger shipbuilding margins indicate that scale, execution and efficiency are translating into better economics in a strategically important region. Continued program ramp-up could make this improved profitability a more durable contributor to group earnings.
Manageable LeverageModest debt relative to equity gives Austal financial flexibility while it executes its backlog and invests in shipbuilding capacity. A less leveraged balance sheet can reduce funding pressure during uneven contract cycles and preserve room to support strategic growth initiatives.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability ReversalThe swing to a substantial operating loss shows that contract adjustments and execution issues can overwhelm revenue growth. Until profitability is restored, earnings quality and shareholder returns remain vulnerable, limiting the company’s ability to fund expansion entirely from internal cash generation.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationDeeply negative free cash flow indicates that investment and working-capital demands are currently absorbing substantial resources. Repeated volatility in operating and free cash flow can increase reliance on balance-sheet capacity and make it harder to convert backlog growth into dependable financial returns.
Unresolved U.S. Contract ExecutionUnresolved U.S. contractual matters create ongoing uncertainty around recovery, delivery timing and segment profitability. Delays on restructuring and OPC deliveries may prolong cash and margin pressure, making the group’s return to sustainable profitability dependent on successful negotiations and execution.
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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$1.90B.
When is Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 117 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 423,058,470 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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$5.51 (30.88% Upside)
AU$5.51 (30.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ASB Sentiment 82%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.18%
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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