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AustalASX:ASB +5.68%74 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.24 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 66.8% on this metric.
Austal's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.07.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.24.
Austal's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.07.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.24.
During the past 12 months, Austal's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 205.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, Austal's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 76.40% per year. The lowest was -43.00% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.
Austal (ASX:ASB) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Austal Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Austal Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Austal's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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$0.24
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.24 mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.24 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #171 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Austal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Austal's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.24. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #171 out of 256 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #171 out of 256 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.55. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.55, based on 256 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.24. 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$3.09, compared to a current price of A$3.72 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.24. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.24 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$3.72 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.09.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): A$0.24
GF Value™: A$3.09 vs. price of A$3.72 (20.4% 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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