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AustalASX:ASB +1.17%60 Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.15 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 81.47% on this metric.
Austal's operating cash flow per share for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.30.
Austal's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$0.15.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Austal was -86.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was -14.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASB'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.5 Med: 16.45 Max: 122.6
Current: -14.8
During the past 13 years, Austal's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 122.60% per year. The lowest was -39.50% per year. And the median was 16.45% per year.
ASX:ASB's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked worse than 81.47% of 232
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 13.55
vs ASX:ASB: -14.80
Austal Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Austal Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:ASB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Austal Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0.15
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of A$0.15 mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of A$0.15 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #189 out of 232 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Austal's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Austal's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.15. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #189 out of 232 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #189 out of 232 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 13.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Aerospace & Defense companies is 13.55, based on 232 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austal (ASX:ASB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.91, compared to a current price of A$4.33 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.15. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is A$0.15 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Austal (ASX:ASB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.33 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.91.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: A$0.15
GF Value™: A$3.91 vs. price of A$4.33 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Austal Ltd is engaged in designing, constructing, and supporting revolutionary defense and commercial vessels. The company designs, constructs, and supports passenger ferries, vehicle passenger ferries, and offshore and windfarm vessels; naval vessels; naval surface warfare combatants; and patrol boats for government law enforcement and border protection agencies. Its reportable segments are USA Shipbuilding; USA Support; Australasia Shipbuilding and Australasia Support. Maximum revenue is generated from its USA Shipbuilding segment which manufactures high performance defence vessels for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States of America and the rest from Australia, Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East.
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