Austal (AUTLF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Austal Ltd (OTCMKTS:AUTLF) is a global shipbuilding and defense prime contractor specializing in the design, construction and support of high-performance aluminum vessels. The company serves both commercial ferry operators and naval forces, offering a portfolio that spans high-speed passenger ferries, vehicle and cargo ferries, as well as military ships such as Littoral Combat Ships and Expeditionary Fast Transports for the U.S. Navy. Austal combines advanced shipyard facilities with in-house naval architecture and engineering capabilities to deliver vessels that emphasize speed, efficiency and reduced life-cycle costs.

In addition to new ship construction, Austal provides integrated life-cycle support services including maintenance, training, logistics and fleet management. The company’s engineering teams work closely with clients to tailor vessels to specific operational requirements, incorporating modular design features and state-of-the-art maritime systems. Austal’s support solutions are aimed at maximizing vessel availability and performance, with on-site personnel and regional support centers ensuring rapid response to maintenance and upgrade needs.

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia, Austal has expanded its global footprint with major facilities in Mobile, Alabama and a maintenance center in Bahrain. The company’s international operations deliver vessels and services to government and commercial customers across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Austal is guided by an experienced executive team with deep backgrounds in naval architecture, shipbuilding and defense contracting, reinforcing its position as a leading innovator in lightweight, high-speed maritime platforms.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.45 to $3.50
• 50-Day Range: $3.13 to $4.21
• 52-Week Range: $1.39 to $4.30
• Volume: 3,354 shs
• Average Volume: 5,445 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 38.33
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Austal Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Austal scored higher than 1% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Austal.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Austal is 38.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Austal is 38.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.21.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Austal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Austal has recently increased by 40.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Austal does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Austal does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Austal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Austal has recently increased by 40.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Austal has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Austal insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 22.47% of the stock of Austal is held by institutions.

AUTLF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AUTLF shares performed this year?

Austal's stock was trading at $2.00 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AUTLF shares have increased by 72.5% and is now trading at $3.45.

How do I buy shares of Austal?

Shares of AUTLF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/28/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Sub-Industry: Personal Services
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AUTLF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.austal.com
• Phone: (189) 410-1111
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 4,085
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 38.33
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A