Malibu Boats (MBUU)
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Malibu Boats
(NASDAQ:MBUU)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$30.00
▲(9.49% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/02/26
MBUU scores as neutral: the strongest support comes from its low-leverage balance sheet and stabilized (positive) cash generation, but this is offset by materially compressed profitability, soft revenue/volume trends reflected in management’s cautious FY2026 outlook, and weak technical momentum. Valuation is also a headwind given the elevated P/E, partially balanced by shareholder-friendly actions and the strategically positive Saxdor acquisition.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
Extremely low leverage gives Malibu durable financial flexibility to fund R&D, dealer support, and M&A while withstanding cyclical downturns. Low debt reduces refinancing risk and preserves capacity for strategic investments and shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Material margin compression
A multi-point drop in gross margin materially reduces earnings power and makes operating results more sensitive to volume and cost swings. Restoring prior margins requires sustained price/mix improvement or structural cost reductions, which can take multiple quarters to realize.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
Extremely low leverage gives Malibu durable financial flexibility to fund R&D, dealer support, and M&A while withstanding cyclical downturns. Low debt reduces refinancing risk and preserves capacity for strategic investments and shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
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Malibu Boats (MBUU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$509.71M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)255.69K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.09
Revenue Growth11.54%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees2,250
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Recreational Vehicles
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.02
Shares Outstanding18,602,524
10 Day Avg. Volume212,892
30 Day Avg. Volume255,690
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio21.56
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.00Price Target Upside9.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$802.71M
Malibu Boats Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Malibu Boats, Inc. engages in the design, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of a range of recreational powerboats. It operates through three segments: Malibu, Saltwater Fishing, and Cobalt. The company offers performance sport boats,...
How the Company Makes Money
Malibu Boats generates revenue primarily through the sale of its boats, which includes both new and used models. The company also earns income from the sale of parts, accessories, and service for its boats, creating a recurring revenue stream. Add...
Malibu Boats Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Malibu Boats Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture. Operationally and strategically the company highlighted several positive elements — product recognition, new model rollouts, early traction on retail financing and OEM components, continued cost-control initiatives, positive free cash flow, and an active share-repurchase program — and management maintained guidance with an expectation of margin recovery later in the year. However, these positives were offset by material near-term financial pressures: unit volumes and net sales declined, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA dropped sharply (32.9% and 52.5%, respectively), the company reported a GAAP net loss, and margin headwinds from higher per-unit labor/material costs, promotions, unfavorable mix, and tariff exposure remain evident. Overall, the strategic and cash-strength highlights are meaningful but do not fully offset the pronounced profitability and volume deterioration reported for the quarter.Positive Updates
Net Sales Ahead of Expectations
Reported net sales of $188.6 million beat management expectations for the quarter, demonstrating resilience in a challenging retail environment despite a year-over-year decline of 5.8%.
Negative Updates
Decline in Unit Volume
Unit volume decreased 9.5% year-over-year to 1,106 units, reflecting softer wholesale shipments and lower retail demand across segments.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Net Sales Ahead of Expectations
Reported net sales of $188.6 million beat management expectations for the quarter, demonstrating resilience in a challenging retail environment despite a year-over-year decline of 5.8%.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that the broader marine market is expected to decline mid‑ to high‑single digits in fiscal 2026 and that Malibu’s full‑year net sales should be flat to down mid‑single digits year‑over‑year, with Q3 net sales expected at $198–$202 million; they forecast consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin of 8%–9% for the full year (approximately 8.5% in Q3) and continue to model a modest tariff impact of 1.5%–3.0% of cost of sales, expect some channel destocking and pressure on ASPs from unfavorable segment mix, and highlighted capital allocation actions including expanding the share repurchase authorization to $70 million (having repurchased $20.8 million, ~751,000 shares, in Q2).Malibu Boats Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 819.06M | 807.56M | 829.03M | 1.39B | 1.21B | 926.51M |
| Gross Profit | 129.80M | 144.09M | 147.09M | 351.30M | 310.05M | 236.49M |
| EBITDA | 60.74M | 60.74M | -22.95M | 173.17M | 240.15M | 183.59M |
| Net Income | 14.40M | 14.88M | -55.91M | 104.51M | 157.63M | 109.84M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 715.71M | 734.58M | 739.62M | 925.92M | 851.33M | 851.33M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 28.21M | 37.00M | 26.95M | 78.94M | 83.74M | 83.74M |
| Total Debt | 29.86M | 25.32M | 2.18M | 2.32M | 121.74M | 121.74M |
| Total Liabilities | 216.44M | 214.75M | 204.91M | 310.17M | 337.76M | 337.76M |
| Stockholders Equity | 495.04M | 515.46M | 530.01M | 607.88M | 503.17M | 503.17M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 33.32M | 28.59M | -20.40M | 129.89M | 109.78M | 100.64M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 55.68M | 56.51M | 55.56M | 184.73M | 164.85M | 131.31M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -22.08M | -27.37M | -75.84M | -54.64M | -61.62M | -181.09M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -40.77M | -18.82M | -31.70M | -134.57M | -60.38M | 57.35M |
Malibu Boats Technical Analysis
Neutral
27.40
Price Trends
29.83
Negative
29.08
Negative
31.17
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.88
Negative
49.47
Neutral
73.74
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MBUU, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 27.4 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 26.45, below the 50-day MA of 29.83, and below the 200-day MA of 31.17, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.88 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.47 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 73.74 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for MBUU.
Malibu Boats Risk Analysis
Malibu Boats disclosed 45 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Malibu Boats reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Malibu Boats Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $337.88M | 31.53 | 8.43% | ― | -12.17% | ― | |
67 Neutral | $258.68M | 26.91 | 8.92% | 6.03% | -12.30% | -29.51% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | $4.74B | -35.47 | -7.80% | 2.27% | -4.78% | -189.89% | |
57 Neutral | $509.71M | -54.76 | 3.72% | ― | 11.54% | ― | |
53 Neutral | $928.53M | 58.59 | 3.39% | 3.42% | 1.38% | ― | |
45 Neutral | $153.51M | -5.80 | -33.00% | ― | 5.62% | -1706.59% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
MBUU
Malibu Boats
27.40
-3.42
-11.10%
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Malibu Boats Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Malibu Boats Acquires Saxdor Yachts to Expand Portfolio
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Malibu Boats acquired Saxdor Yachts, a fast-growing Finnish designer and manufacturer of premium adventure dayboats, for about €150 million ($175 million) in cash and stock, with up to €71–72 million ($84 millio...
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