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ASB Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.63
-AU$0.04(-1.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.63
-AU$0.04(-1.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.33 - AU$8.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume720.67K
Average Volume (3M)1.37M
Market Cap
AU$1.63B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.77K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$371.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$407.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.0
Beta1.45
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding422,074,220
10 Day Avg. Volume1,685,650
30 Day Avg. Volume1,370,479
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.82
Price to Sales (P/S)1.31
P/FCF Ratio11.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$4.10Price Target Upside-11.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.52B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Order Book / Program VisibilityA $17.7bn backlog covering ~76 ships provides multi-year revenue and workload visibility, reducing demand risk and enabling stable production scheduling. This backlog supports steady utilization of new capacity and underpins predictable revenue recognition and staffing over the medium term.
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationAn 83.89% rise in free cash flow and a sizable cash balance demonstrate solid cash conversion. Strong FCF funds the >$1bn capex program and working capital needs, reduces reliance on external financing, and enhances the company's ability to fund strategic investments and absorb timing shocks.
High-margin Support & Sustainment BusinessA 17.9% EBIT margin in support demonstrates a durable, higher-margin revenue stream from maintenance and in-service support. Recurring sustainment contracts diversify income away from cyclical newbuilds, stabilise cash flows and earnings and improve overall margin resilience during shipbuilding cycles.
Bears Say
Onerous U.S. Contracts Compressing MarginsPersistently onerous fixed‑price programs materially depress shipbuilding margins and can require provisions. These contracts divert management and operational focus, reduce group EBIT until resolved, and leave profitability sensitive to schedule delays and input cost swings over the medium term.
Auditor Qualification On Program JudgementsAn auditor qualification over program judgements raises the risk of accounting revisions and delays in recognizing contractual relief. This increases disclosure and control scrutiny, may affect stakeholder confidence, and signals structural complexity in program accounting that can persist until evidence gaps are closed.
Working Capital Strain And Heavy CapexNegative operating cash flow, rising receivables and large ongoing capex (> $1bn program) create liquidity pressure despite available facilities. Continued working capital drag or capex timing variance could force additional borrowing or delay returns, constraining financial flexibility for other strategic initiatives.
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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$1.63B.
When is Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Austal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Austal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported AU$0.071 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.098 by -AU$0.027.
Is Austal Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Austal Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Austal Limited pay dividends?
Austal Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.03 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Austal Limited dividends here
What is Austal Limited’s EPS estimate?
Austal Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
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$0.071 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.098. 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?
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Austal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$4.10 (-11.45% Downside)
AU$4.10 (-11.45% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:ASB Sentiment 91%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
137.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.14%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
ASB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$4.10
▼(-11.45% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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