AustalASX:ASB -2.99%73 OCF Yield % is 5.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 11.76. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks better than 76.97% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Austal OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's OCF Yield % 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 (ASX:ASB) has a OCF Yield % of 5.69 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 11.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #82 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Austal's OCF Yield % too high?
Austal's current OCF Yield % of 5.69 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.76. The Aerospace & Defense industry median OCF Yield % is 1.70. Austal's value of 5.69 is 235.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #82 out of 356 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 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's OCF Yield % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #82 out of 356 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Austal in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.70. Austal's value of 5.69 is 235.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.76 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Austal has consistently been above 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 OCF Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median OCF Yield % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.70, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Austal's current OCF Yield % of 5.69 is 235.7% above 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current OCF Yield % is 5.69, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 11.76. 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$3.10, compared to a current price of A$4.22 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 5.69, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.76 and 235.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.70. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current OCF Yield % is 5.69 as of Jun. 25, 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$4.22 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.10.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
OCF Yield %: 5.69 (52% below median its 10-year median of 11.76)
GF Value™: A$3.10 vs. price of A$4.22 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 235.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#82 of 356)
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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