Austal (ASX:ASB) Growth Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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ASX:ASB Austal Ltd ASX:ASB
76 GF Score
Price A$3.53
GF Value A$3.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Austal Growth Rank?

Austal ASX:ASB 76 Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Austal has the Growth Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

ASX:ASB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

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


ASX:ASB
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 7 mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a Growth Rank of 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Austal's Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Austal's Growth Rank too high?
Austal's current Growth Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's Growth Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
Austal's Growth Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Austal's own Growth Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Growth 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. Austal's current Growth Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.08, compared to a current price of A$3.53 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current Growth Rank is 7 as of Jul. 15, 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$3.53 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.08. GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:

  • Growth Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: A$3.08 vs. price of A$3.53 (14.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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.
76GF Score

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