DroneShield Limited (AU:DRO)
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DRO Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.61
-AU$0.06(-6.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$3.61
-AU$0.06(-6.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.24 - AU$6.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.57M
Average Volume (3M)10.38M
Market Cap
AU$3.13B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$209.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$25.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)879.4
Beta2.08
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding923,252,700
10 Day Avg. Volume8,984,803
30 Day Avg. Volume10,384,116
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$3.49Price Target Upside-3.23% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$365.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthThe company delivered a step-change in scale in 2025 with revenue up ~103% to ~216.5m and a return to net profit. This demonstrates meaningful contract intake and growing market traction in counter‑UAS systems, improving the firm's structural revenue base over the medium term.
Conservative Capital StructureA very low debt-to-equity ratio provides financial flexibility and materially reduces refinancing and interest‑rate risk. That conservatism supports funding for deployments, R&D, and fulfilment of long procurement cycles without pressuring liquidity or diluting strategic options.
Improved Cash GenerationOperating cash flow and positive free cash flow in 2025 mark a structural improvement versus prior outflows. Sustainable cash generation strengthens the ability to fund service/sustainment revenue, support working capital for contracts, and reduce reliance on external financing.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionGross margin compressed materially, suggesting adverse mix, pricing pressure, or higher input costs. Persistently lower margins would reduce operating leverage on incremental revenue, limiting long‑term profitability and the cash available for reinvestment or sustainment.
Operating Profitability WeaknessNegative EBIT despite positive EBITDA indicates overhead, depreciation, or non‑cash charges are still suppressing core profitability. Without sustained improvement in operating profit, returns on capital will remain modest and the business may struggle to self‑fund growth initiatives.
Cash Conversion VolatilityFree cash flow is well below net income and conversion is uneven, reflecting working‑capital swings tied to project timing. Persistent volatility in cash conversion raises execution risk for large contracts and can constrain reliable funding for recurring services and capex.
DroneShield Limited News
DRO FAQ
What was DroneShield Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
DroneShield Limited lowest share price was AU$1.24 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 AU$3.13B.
When is DroneShield Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
DroneShield Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 93 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 Overvalued.
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 923,252,700 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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$3.49 (-3.23% Downside)
AU$3.49 (-3.23% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:DRO Sentiment 86%
Sector Average ―
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News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
189.15%
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$3.49
▼(-3.23% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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