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AustalASX:ASB +17.45%55 Days Sales Outstanding is 29.78 as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 32.21. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks better than 77.75% on this metric.
Austal's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$181 Mil. Austal's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,109 Mil.
Hence, Austal's Days Sales Outstanding for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASB'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.15 Med: 32.21 Max: 38.34
Current: 37.26
During the past 13 years, Austal's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 38.34. The lowest was 26.15. And the median was 32.21.
ASX:ASB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 77.75% of 346
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 63.68
vs ASX:ASB: 37.26
Austal's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (50.43) to Dec. 2025 (29.78).
Austal (ASX:ASB) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Austal Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Austal Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's Days Sales Outstanding 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: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (ASX:ASB) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 29.78 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.21. Over the past decade, Austal's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 26.15 to 38.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #77 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Austal's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Austal's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.78 is near median its 10-year median of 32.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.15 to a high of 38.34. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.68. Austal's value of 29.78 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #77 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's Days Sales Outstanding compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #77 out of 346 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Austal in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.68. Austal's value of 29.78 is 53.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Austal's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 26.15 to 38.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.21 vs. the industry median of 63.68, Austal has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Aerospace & Defense companies is 63.68, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Austal's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.78 is 53.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.21. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.17, compared to a current price of A$4.51 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.21 and 53.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 63.68. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.78 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$4.51 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.17.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
Days Sales Outstanding: 29.78 (near median its 10-year median of 32.21)
GF Value™: A$3.17 vs. price of A$4.51 (42.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#77 of 346)
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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