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DroneShield Limited (AU:DRO)
ASX:DRO
DRO Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.44
-AU$0.06(-6.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.44
-AU$0.06(-6.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.79 - AU$6.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.57M
Average Volume (3M)14.70M
Market Cap
$4.10B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$209.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$25.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)806.2
Beta2.01
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding922,477,660
10 Day Avg. Volume17,393,638
30 Day Avg. Volume14,698,458
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.96
Price to Book (P/B)8.43
Price to Sales (P/S)13.11
P/FCF Ratio307.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue18.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit36.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda747.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.82Price Target Upside8.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$313.82M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Pipeline GrowthA very large AUD 2.3bn pipeline and step-change revenue (annual revenue up ~103%) indicate durable demand and multiple conversion opportunities across government and enterprise channels. This supports multi-quarter revenue visibility and scale economics as trials convert to production orders.
High Gross Margins & SaaS MomentumSustained, high product margins and accelerating SaaS lift structural profitability and recurring revenue mix. High margins reflect product differentiation and pricing power; SaaS growth enhances revenue predictability and lifetime customer value, supporting margin sustainability as hardware mix evolves.
Conservative Balance SheetVery low leverage and a strong equity base give financial flexibility to fund production expansion, R&D and selective M&A without refinancing risk. This balance-sheet strength supports multi-period investment in capacity and product development through procurement cycles.
Bears Say
Margin Compression & EBIT WeaknessMaterial margin compression despite revenue growth signals potential pricing, mix, or cost pressures. With EBIT still slightly negative, operating leverage has not yet converted scale into consistent operating profits; reversing margin decline is key to durable, self-funded profitability.
Inconsistent Cash ConversionWhile operating cash flow turned positive in 2025, weak FCF conversion versus net income and past large outflows show cash volatility. Inconsistent cash generation can limit reinvestment, slow capacity scale-up, and increase sensitivity to working-capital swings during multi-quarter contract deliveries.
Technology & Regulatory ExposureRapid technical change risks product obsolescence unless R&D keeps pace; regulatory limits on countermeasures constrain addressable public-safety markets. Both factors can structurally slow adoption or require continual capital-intensive innovation to defend market position.
DroneShield Limited News
DRO FAQ
What was DroneShield Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
DroneShield Limited lowest share price was AU$0.79 and its highest was AU$6.71 in the past 12 months.
What is DroneShield Limited’s market cap?
DroneShield Limited’s market cap is $4.10B.
When is DroneShield Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
DroneShield Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 166 days.
How were DroneShield Limited’s earnings last quarter?
DroneShield Limited released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported AU$0.002 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.002.
Is DroneShield Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts DroneShield Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does DroneShield Limited pay dividends?
DroneShield Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is DroneShield Limited’s EPS estimate?
DroneShield Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does DroneShield Limited have?
DroneShield Limited has 922,477,660 shares outstanding.
What happened to DroneShield Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
DroneShield Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.002 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.625%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of DroneShield Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:DRO
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
DroneShield Limited Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$4.82 (8.59% Upside)
$4.82 (8.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:DRO Sentiment 85%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
286.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
DroneShield Limited
DroneShield Limited engages in the development, commercialization, and sale of hardware and software technology for drone detection and security worldwide. Its products include DroneGun Tactical, a countermeasure against a range of drone models; DroneGun MkIII, a compact, lightweight, and UAS countermeasure solution; DroneSim, a critical tool in the simulation, training, and testing of drone detection equipment and processes; DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° detect and defeat device; and DroneSentry that integrates company's suite of sensors and countermeasures in a unified platform deployable in permanent or temporary installations. The company also offers DroneSentry-C2, a Command-and-Control (C2) system with functionality, including graphic user interface; and RfPatrol, a passive/non-emitting wearable UAS detection device that offers real situational awareness without distraction or complex operation. Its products are used by defense agencies; airports and other civil defense users; utilities, such as power plants, electricity grids, and gas pipelines; ports and other critical infrastructure asset owners; intelligence and national security agencies; prisons; stadiums and other public event venues and organizers; media production sites; real estate owners, including hotels, commercial offices, and manufacturing plants; and ultra-high net worth individuals and government officials. The company sells its products through third party distributors, as well as direct relationships with various customers. DroneShield Limited was founded in 2014 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
DRO Company Deck
DRO Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial positives: substantial YoY revenue/cash receipt growth (~4x), accelerated SaaS revenue (from ~$3M to ~$12M with >$18M locked for 2026), a large $2.1B pipeline, high gross margins (~65%), significant R&D investment ($70M+), operational reliability and manufacturing scale plans. Offsetting risks are a trimmed near‑term pipeline driven by conservative assumptions in the U.S. civilian market (pipeline down ~12.5%), timing dependency on U.S. budget/IDIQ processes, pending profit detail, executive stock sales that attracted scrutiny, and continued high fixed investments. Overall, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights given the magnitude of revenue and backlog growth, balance‑sheet strength and clear product differentiation, supporting a positive outlook.View all AU:DRO earnings summariesDRO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$4.82
▲(8.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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