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Austal Limited (AUTLF)
OTHER OTC:AUTLF
AUTLF Stock Chart & Stats
$4.95
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.95
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.24 - $6.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.01K
Average Volume (3M)2.27K
Market Cap
$1.53B
Enterprise Value$2.20B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$371.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$407.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.3
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding422,050,230
10 Day Avg. Volume3,302
30 Day Avg. Volume2,266
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 Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.89
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.90Price Target Upside-1.09% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Order Book And Long-term Program VisibilityA $17.7bn backlog covering ~76 ships provides multi-year revenue and capacity visibility, reducing top-line volatility. Durable program flow supports stable workforce utilisation, supplier engagement and predictable cash conversion as build schedules progress across U.S. and Australasia markets.
Strong Cash Generation And Conservative LeverageVery strong free cash flow growth and a low debt-to-equity ratio underpin financial flexibility to fund >$1bn capex (MMF3/FA2) and absorb timing mismatches. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk and supports strategic investment without forcing dilutive financing under normal operating cycles.
High-margin, Recurring Support And Sustainment BusinessA near-18% EBIT margin in support activities signals durable, higher-margin recurring revenue from maintenance and through-life services. This stabilises group earnings versus cyclical new-build workload and improves cash predictability as fleets require sustainment over many years.
Bears Say
Onerous U.S. Contracts Compressing Shipbuilding MarginsA small number of onerous U.S. contracts are materially reducing shipbuilding margins, demonstrating program execution and pricing risk. In a sector with long program tails, such contracts can persistently depress segment profitability until cost recovery, renegotiation or program completion occurs.
Auditor Qualification On Program Accounting JudgmentsAn auditor qualification on U.S. program judgements highlights uncertainty in revenue recognition or contractual relief positions. This raises durable disclosure and execution risk, could delay revenue/cost recognition, and increases the chance of future adjustments or covenant scrutiny.
Working Capital Strain And Negative Operating Cash Flow In The HalfNegative operating cash flow, sharply higher receivables and significant capex programs create sustained liquidity pressure during ramp phases. Even with strong backlog, timing of milestone receipts and elevated working capital needs can force reliance on facilities or slow free-cash-flow conversion for several quarters.
Austal News
AUTLF FAQ
What was Austal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Austal Limited lowest stock price was $2.24 and its highest was $6.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Austal Limited’s market cap?
Austal Limited’s market cap is $1.53B.
When is Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 174 days.
How were Austal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Austal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.069 by -$0.019.
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 $0.019 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 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Austal Limited have?
Austal Limited has 422,050,230 shares outstanding.
What happened to Austal Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Austal Limited reported an EPS of $0.05 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.069. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.544%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Austal Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AUTLF
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:
$4.90 (-1.09% Downside)
$4.90 (-1.09% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AUTLF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$157.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
143.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
38.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Austal Limited
Austal Limited engages in the design, manufacture, and support of vessels for commercial and defense customers worldwide. It operates in four segments: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support. The company designs, constructs, and supports passenger ferries, vehicle passenger ferries, and offshore and windfarm vessels; naval and other defense vessels; and patrol boats for government law enforcement and border protection agencies. It also develops and integrates advanced vessel control and information management systems, including MARINELINK, an integrated monitoring and control system; and motion control systems and interceptors. In addition, the company provides life capability management and vessel support services, such as crew training and instruction, vessel servicing, repair and maintenance, integrated logistics support, vessel sustainment, and information management systems support to naval, government, and commercial operators; and refit services and manages annual dockings. Austal Limited was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Henderson, Australia.
AUTLF Company Deck
AUTLF Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The half-year call presented a broadly positive operational and strategic picture: record order book ($17.7bn), strong revenue growth (+34.4%), and material EBIT improvement (+41%) driven by significant uplift in Australasia and solid U.S. program contributions. These positives are tempered by a small number of onerous U.S. contracts causing margin pressure, an auditor qualification on specific program judgments, a prior forecasting error that required guidance revision, and working capital/cash flow headwinds (negative operating cash flow of $63m and trade receivables up 43%). Management highlights that major CapEx projects are on budget and on schedule, late milestone payments have been collected, and controls are being strengthened. On balance the business shows strong growth and long-term visibility despite discrete execution and program/accounting challenges that management is addressing.View all AUTLF earnings summariesAUTLF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$4.90
▼(-1.09% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.41% Insiders
5.86% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
83.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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