AustalASX:ASB +1.25%73 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 10.37. 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 354 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 51.13% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Austal's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASB'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.42 Med: 10.37 Max: 21.41
Current: 9.69
During the past 13 years, Austal's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 21.41%. The lowest was -22.42%. And the median was 10.37%.
ASX:ASB's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 51.13% of 354
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 10.77
vs ASX:ASB: 9.69
Austal's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
The historical data trend for Austal's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 SPCX, GE, RTX: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.87% mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.87% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 10.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #181 out of 354 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Austal's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Austal's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.87% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.77. Austal's value of 8.87% is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #181 out of 354 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #181 out of 354 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.77. Austal's value of 8.87% is 17.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 10.77, Austal has consistently been below 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 10.77, based on 354 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Austal's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.87% is 17.6% below 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Austal and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austal's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.87%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. 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$4.05 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.87%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 17.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 10.77. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.87% 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$4.05 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.10.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.87% (14% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
GF Value™: A$3.10 vs. price of A$4.05 (30.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#181 of 354)
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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