Austal Limited (AUTLF)
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AUTLF Stock Chart & Stats
$3.35
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.35
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.80 - $6.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.01K
Average Volume (3M)2.27K
Market Cap
$1.27B
Enterprise Value$1.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$371.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$407.28M
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.0
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
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 Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.99Price Target Upside48.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large, Multi-year Order BookA $17.7bn backlog covering roughly 76 ships supplies durable revenue visibility across multi-year build cycles. This backlog smooths top-line volatility, enables capacity planning, supports long-run labor and supplier relationships, and underpins predictable cashflow conversion as programs progress.
Strong Free Cash Flow Growth And Solid Balance SheetVery strong FCF growth and a healthy cash balance combined with low leverage provide financial flexibility to fund capex, absorb program timing mismatches, and support sustainment work. This balance-sheet strength reduces refinancing risk and sustains long-term investment in capacity.
High-margin Support Business And Recurring ServicesA high-margin support segment provides recurring, less cyclical revenue that stabilizes group profitability over time. Strong support margins improve cash generation consistency, enable cross-selling into sustainment programs, and reduce reliance on one-off newbuild margin swings.
Bears Say
Onerous U.S. Contracts Compressing Shipbuilding MarginsA small number of loss-making or onerous contracts can materially depress overall shipbuilding margins because newbuild programs are capital- and labor-intensive. Persistent underperforming contracts reduce long-term EBITDA conversion and increase program management and remediation costs.
Auditor Qualification On Program Accounting JudgmentsAn auditor qualification signals uncertainty in program revenue recognition and contractual relief claims. That raises the risk of future restatements, delayed revenue recognition, or disputed claims, all of which can impair transparency, investor confidence, and long-term earnings quality until resolved.
Working-capital Strain And Negative Operating Cash FlowNegative operating cash flow and rising receivables indicate timing and collection risk on large milestone-driven contracts. Coupled with substantial ongoing capex programs, this working-capital pressure can constrain free cash flow durability and necessitate external funding or slower reinvestment if late payments recur.
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AUTLF FAQ
What was Austal Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Austal Limited lowest stock price was $2.80 and its highest was $6.35 in the past 12 months.
What is Austal Limited’s market cap?
Austal Limited’s market cap is $1.27B.
When is Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Austal Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 111 days.
How were Austal Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Austal Limited released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported $0.051 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.071 by -$0.019.
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 $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 $0.051 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.071. 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?
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Austal Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$4.99 (48.82% Upside)
$4.99 (48.82% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AUTLF Sentiment 88%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $123.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
143.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.14%
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
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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
$4.99
▲(48.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
<0.01% Insiders
6.40% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
86.41% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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