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AustalASX:ASB +3.83%74 12-1 Month Momentum % is -29.01% as of Jul. 22, 2026. 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 334 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 79.34% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-22), Austal's 12-1 Month Momentum % is -29.01%.
The industry rank for Austal's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASB's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 79.34% of 334
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.36
vs ASX:ASB: -29.01
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Austal 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
ASX:ASB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
What does a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -29.01% mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of -29.01% as of Jul. 22, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #265 out of 334 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Austal's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Austal's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -29.01%. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #265 out of 334 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #265 out of 334 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 4.36. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.36, based on 334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -29.01%. 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$3.52 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -29.01%. 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 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is -29.01% as of Jul. 22, 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$3.52 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.09.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
12-1 Month Momentum %: -29.01%
GF Value™: A$3.09 vs. price of A$3.52 (13.9% 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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