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AustalASX:ASB +1.61%71 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Aerospace & Defense companies, Austal ranks worse than 58.77% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Austal's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -5.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Austal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASB'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.6 Med: -0.4 Max: 0.7
Current: -5.2
During the past 13 years, Austal's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.70%. The lowest was -22.60%. And the median was -0.40%.
ASX:ASB's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked worse than 58.77% of 228
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.25
vs ASX:ASB: -5.20
Austal (ASX:ASB) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Austal 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
ASX:ASB vs SPCX, GE, RTX: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Austal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Austal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.20 mean?
Austal (ASX:ASB) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -5.20 as of Dec. 2025. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Austal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #134 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Austal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Austal's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. Based on the distribution chart, Austal ranks #134 out of 228 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Austal has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Austal's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Austal ranks #134 out of 228 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Austal in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Austal and its competitors. Austal's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. 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$3.78 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20. Austal's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Austal (ASX:ASB), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -5.20 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$3.78 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.09.
GuruFocus considers Austal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASB:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -5.20
GF Value™: A$3.09 vs. price of A$3.78 (22.3% 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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