Austal (ASX:ASB) Cash Payments: A$-1,788 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:ASB Austal Ltd ASX:ASB
73 GF Score
Price A$3.93
GF Value A$3.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Austal Cash Payments?

Austal ASX:ASB +2.61% 73 Cash Payments is A$-1,788 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Austal's Cash Payments for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1,194 Mil.

Austal's Cash Payments for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-1,788 Mil.

Austal Cash Payments Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Austal's Cash Payments 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.

Austal Cash Payments Chart

Austal Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Payments
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1,450.02 -1,261.20 -1,566.31 -1,329.55 -1,610.94

Austal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Payments Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -702.95 -626.60 -1,017.24 -593.69 -1,193.90
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Austal Cash Payments Calculation

A company's cash flow from operations for a time period can be determined using either the direct or indirect method. The indirect method modifies the operating section from accrual accounting to a cash basis by taking the net income generated in a period and adding or subtracting changes in the asset and liability accounts to determine the implied cash flow. However, the direct method uses actual cash inflows and outflows from the company's operations directly. Cash Payments represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

GuruFocus lists following items in "Cash Payments" section for non-financial companies:
Payments to Suppliers for Goods and Services
Payments on Behalf of Employees
Other Cash Payments from Operating Activities

Cash Payments for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-1,788 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Payments →
What does a Cash Payments of A$-1,788 Mil mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a Cash Payments of A$-1,788 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Payments represents cash paid from operating activities in direct cash flow method. View historical data for Austal and its competitors.
Is Austal's Cash Payments too high?
Austal's current Cash Payments is A$-1,788 Mil. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's Cash Payments compare to SPCX and GE?
Austal's Cash Payments of A$-1,788 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Payments for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Cash Payments depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Cash Payments 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 Cash Payments mean?
A high Cash Payments can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Payments represents cash paid from operating activities in direct cash flow method. View historical data for Austal and its competitors. Austal's current Cash Payments is A$-1,788 Mil. 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$3.07, compared to a current price of A$3.93 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Payments is A$-1,788 Mil. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Payments calculated?
Cash Payments is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Cash Payments is A$-1,788 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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$3.93 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.07. GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:

  • Cash Payments: A$-1,788 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$3.07 vs. price of A$3.93 (28% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AUTLF:USALX6:Germany
Address 100 Clarence Beach Road, Henderson, Perth, WA, AUS, 6166
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.
73GF Score

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