Austal (AUTLF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Austal is a global shipbuilding and defense contractor specializing in the design, construction, and support of high-speed aluminum vessels. Headquartered in Henderson, Western Australia, the company delivers commercial ferries, patrol boats, and military transport ships to navies and ferry operators worldwide. Its focus on lightweight, fuel-efficient hull designs has made it a preferred partner for customers seeking rapid-transit and littoral operations capabilities.

Founded in 1988, Austal began as a commercial ferry builder and has since expanded into defense markets, securing major contracts with the U.S. Navy and allied maritime forces. The company operates shipyards in Australia, the United States (Mobile, Alabama), and the Philippines, enabling it to manage complex build programs and meet demand across multiple regions. Austal’s growth has been underpinned by continuous investment in modular construction techniques and advanced aluminum fabrication.

In its defense segment, Austal is known for the Independence-class littoral combat ships and the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessels for the U.S. Navy, as well as patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy and other international customers. On the commercial side, its high-speed catamarans serve ferry operators in Europe, Asia, and North America, providing reliable passenger and vehicle transport solutions. The company also offers aftermarket support, spare parts distribution, and maintenance services to ensure vessel availability and lifecycle performance.

Leadership at Austal, led by Chief Executive Officer David Singleton, places strong emphasis on technological innovation and sustainable shipbuilding practices. By leveraging in-house design software and automated production processes, Austal aims to reduce environmental impact while meeting stringent performance requirements. With a track record of delivering over 350 vessels to date, the company continues to pursue opportunities in both defense and commercial maritime markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.92 to $3.11
• 50-Day Range: $2.92 to $3.86
• 52-Week Range: $2.80 to $6.35
• Volume: 5,117 shs
• Average Volume: 11,609 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.23 billion
• P/E Ratio: 34.78
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Austal Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Austal scored higher than 29% 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: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Austal has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Austal has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Austal is 34.78, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Austal is 34.78, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.11.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Austal has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Austal has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Austal has recently decreased by 58.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.87

News Sentiment

Austal has a news sentiment score of 0.87. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Austal this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.3 / 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

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

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: 1988

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 34.78
• 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: 421,180,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $1.23 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A