AustalASX:ASB -5.34%77 EV-to-EBIT is 9.98 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 9.05. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 253 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks better than 86.56% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Austal's Enterprise Value is A$1,471 Mil.
Austal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$147 Mil. Therefore, Austal's EV-to-EBIT for today is 9.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASB'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -344.74 Med: 9.05 Max: 39.97
Current: 9.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Austal was 39.97. The lowest was -344.74. And the median was 9.05.
ASX:ASB's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 86.56% of 253
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 28.46
vs ASX:ASB: 9.98
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Austal's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$2,725 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Austal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$147 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.
Austal EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Austal EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Austal's current Enterprise Value is A$1,471 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Austal's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$147 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.
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.98 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 9.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #34 out of 253 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Austal's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Austal's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.98 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.05. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.46. Austal's value of 9.98 is 64.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #34 out of 253 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 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's EV-to-EBIT compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #34 out of 253 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Austal in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 28.46. Austal's value of 9.98 is 64.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.05 vs. the industry median of 28.46, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Aerospace & Defense companies is 28.46, based on 253 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Austal's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.98 is 64.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 28.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.98, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 9.05. 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$3.08, compared to a current price of A$3.72 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.98, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.05 and 64.9% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 28.46. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.98 as of Jul. 11, 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$3.72 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.08.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.98 (10% above median its 10-year median of 9.05)
GF Value™: A$3.08 vs. price of A$3.72 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.9% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#34 of 253)
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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