ASB Shares Austal Limited
STRONG BUY ASX · ASXDefense shipbuilding exposure and contract momentum create significant upside leverage.
Future value: $5.47 (+26.58%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Defense catalysts and improved order visibility are strong buy signals.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+1.66%)
- ▸~27% upside to price target
Is ASB a buy right now?
Trend: ASB is trading below the 50-day average (-1.65%), RSI 41 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of +18.41%.
Valuation & quality: Austal Limited trades on forward P/E 16.2, PEG 0.99, price-to-book 1.42; fundamentals show net margin -2.6%, return on equity -4.2%, revenue growth -7.8% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 6 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of A$5.47 (+26.6% vs the last close; range A$4.70 – A$6.06), consensus rating “buy”.
Our screen: STRONG BUY (score 4) — Defense shipbuilding exposure and contract momentum create significant upside leverage.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
Our track record with ASB
Our simulated $10,000 funds have traded ASB 1 time — 1 of 1 closed trade profitable.
| Fund | Bought | Sold | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX High-risk | 2026-09-28 @ $4.35 | 2026-10-01 @ $4.49 · Monthly rebalance | +3.22% |
Paper trades from our simulated funds at real end-of-day prices; past results don't predict future returns.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -9.10% | -12.30% | -2.40% | +0.70% | -10.90% | +14.70% | +8.50% | -6.90% |
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About Austal Limited
Austal Limited engages in the design, manufacture, and support of vessels for commercial and defense customers in the United States, Australia, Europe, Asia, and South America. It operates in four segments: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support.
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Aerospace & Defense · Australia · 5,316 employees · Website
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