AustalASX:ASB -2.99%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 649350% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Austal was 0.89. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.36.
ASX:ASB's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 0.33 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Austal was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -45.00% per year. And the median was 8.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Austal (ASX:ASB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Austal Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Austal Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 GE, RTX, BA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. Over the past decade, Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #999999 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Austal's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Austal's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.89. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #999999 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #999999 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. Historically, Austal's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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$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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: A$3.10 vs. price of A$4.22 (36.1% 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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