AustalAUTLF +0.27%68 FCF Margin % is -19.62% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AUTLF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 65.99% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Austal's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-145 Mil. Austal's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $737 Mil. Therefore, Austal's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -19.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AUTLF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.34 Med: 2.48 Max: 11.55
Current: -9.34
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Austal was 11.55%. The lowest was -9.34%. And the median was 2.48%.
AUTLF's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 65.99% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs AUTLF: -9.34
Austal FCF Margin % Related Terms
Austal FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (AUTLF) has a FCF Margin % of -19.62% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #229 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Austal's FCF Margin % too high?
Austal's current FCF Margin % is -19.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #229 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's FCF Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #229 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current FCF Margin % is -19.62%. 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 (AUTLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.12, compared to a current price of $3.02 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -19.62%. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (AUTLF), the current FCF Margin % is -19.62% 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 (AUTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.02 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.12.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AUTLF:
FCF Margin %: -19.62%
GF Value™: $2.12 vs. price of $3.02 (42.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUTLF 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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