Austal (ASX:ASB) GF Value Rank: 3 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 50% Below Median


ASX:ASB Austal Ltd ASX:ASB
73 GF Score
Price A$4.19
GF Value A$3.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Austal GF Value Rank?

Austal ASX:ASB +2.44% 73 GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Austal has the GF Value Rank of 3.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

ASX:ASB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Austal's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 3 mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a GF Value Rank of 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Austal's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is Austal's GF Value Rank too high?
Austal's current GF Value Rank of 3 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 GF Value Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
Austal's GF Value Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Austal's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. Austal's current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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$3.11, compared to a current price of A$4.19 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 3, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current GF Value Rank is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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$4.19 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.11. GuruFocus considers Austal to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:

  • GF Value Rank: 3 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: A$3.11 vs. price of A$4.19 (34.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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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