Overview
Austal Ltd is an Australian industrial company whose shipbuilding and vessel-support work spans defence and commercial markets. The shares were at A$4.10, within a 52-week range of A$3.33 to A$8.82, after a latest-session decline of A$0.08 (1.91%). The key question for the business is whether its sizeable revenue base can return to profitable growth: trailing revenue was A$2.0 billion, but revenue growth was -7.80% and the reported profit margin was -2.64%.
Austal designs, builds and supports vessels for commercial and defence customers across several regions. Its activities span shipbuilding, vessel systems, maintenance, refits and ongoing support, serving both government and commercial operators. The business reported A$2.0 billion in trailing revenue, while its market capitalisation was A$1.7 billion. Its exposure to both new vessel construction and support services gives it a mix of project-based work and longer-term service activity.
Key facts
- Ticker
- ASB
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU000000ASB3
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$4.06
- Previous close
- A$4.10
- Day change
- -A$0.05 (-1.10%)
- Market cap
- 1.7B
- 52W low
- A$3.33
- 52W high
- A$8.82
Price and trend
Last price: A$4.06
- Price
- A$4.06
- 52W range
- A$3.33 – A$8.82
- 50-day SMA
- A$4.23
- 200-day SMA
- A$4.85
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -4.03%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- -16.40%
Valuation
- P/E
- 0.00
- PEG
- 0.99
- EPS
- -0.13
- Beta
- 0.48
Austal’s A$1.7 billion market capitalisation sits alongside A$2.0 billion in trailing revenue, but the current loss-making position makes an earnings-based valuation difficult to interpret. Revenue scale alone does not establish value: investors would also need to consider whether margins can recover and whether projects convert into profitable work. The supplied target price of A$5.41 is secondary context, not a substitute for assessing those fundamentals.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- -7.80%
- Revenue TTM
- 2.0B
- Profit margin
- -2.64%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$4.06
- Target price
- A$5.41
- Target vs last price
- 33.46% from last price
The operating picture is mixed: Austal has substantial revenue scale, but revenue growth was -7.80% and its profit margin was -2.64%, with earnings per share of -A$0.13. That combination puts execution, costs and a return to sustained profitability at the centre of the story. The supplied target price of A$5.41 is 32.00% above the last price, but should be viewed as an estimate rather than a forecast. It does not remove the uncertainty around earnings and project delivery.
Risks
Austal’s negative profit margin and declining revenue growth highlight the risk that sales may not translate into sustainable earnings. Shipbuilding and defence projects can involve complex delivery schedules, cost control and customer requirements, while commercial vessel demand may fluctuate. The shares are also below both supplied moving averages and remain within a broad 52-week range, underscoring the potential for price volatility.
FAQ
What does Austal do?
Austal designs, builds and supports commercial and defence vessels. Its work also includes vessel systems, maintenance, refits and other support services for government and commercial customers.
Is Austal currently profitable?
The supplied figures show a negative profit margin of -2.64% and earnings per share of -A$0.13, indicating the company was loss-making on these measures.
How has Austal’s share price compared with its moving averages?
At A$4.10, the shares were 2.97% below the 50-day moving average of A$4.23 and 15.47% below the 200-day moving average of A$4.85. This points to a softer recent price position, though moving averages alone do not determine future performance.
What is the supplied analyst target price?
The supplied target price is A$5.41, 32.00% above the last price. It is an estimate, not a guarantee of future performance.
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