Austal (ASX:ASB) Equity-to-Asset: 0.44 (As of Dec. 2025) — 10% Below Median

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ASX:ASB Austal Ltd ASX:ASB
74 GF Score
Price A$3.72
GF Value A$3.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Austal Equity-to-Asset?

Austal ASX:ASB +5.68% 74 Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.49. 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 361 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 59.83% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Austal's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$1,330 Mil. Austal's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$3,011 Mil. Therefore, Austal's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.44.

The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ASB' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.49   Max: 0.56
Current: 0.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Austal was 0.56. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.49.

ASX:ASB's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
59.83% of 361 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.51 vs ASX:ASB: 0.44

Austal  (ASX:ASB) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Austal Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Austal Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Austal's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart

Austal Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.55 0.49 0.48 0.44

Austal Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.49 0.48 0.39 0.44 0.44

ASX:ASB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Austal's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Austal Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Austal's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jun. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1308.655/2945.295
=0.44

Austal's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=1330.222/3011.162
=0.44

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.44 mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Austal's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #216 out of 361 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Austal's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Austal's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.44 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.56. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Austal's value of 0.44 is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #216 out of 361 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #216 out of 361 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. Austal's value of 0.44 is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Austal's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.39 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.51, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.51, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Austal's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.44 is 13.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.44, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.44, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 13.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.51. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 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:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.44 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: A$3.09 vs. price of A$3.72 (20.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#216 of 361)

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.
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