Austal Limited
ASB
Rank in Stocks
#7540
Globally, Austal Limited specializes in the design, construction, and ongoing... Globally, Austal Limited specializes in the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of diverse maritime vessels for both commercial entities and national defense forces. Its operations are strategically segmented into four key divisions: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support. The company's extensive portfolio includes crafting and supporting passenger and vehicle-passenger ferries, offshore platforms, and windfarm service vessels. It also supplies advanced naval and other defense ships, alongside patrol boats tailored for governmental law enforcement and border security missions. Beyond vessel construction, Austal innovates and integrates sophisticated maritime control and information management solutions, such as its proprietary MARINELINK integrated monitoring system, as well as advanced motion control technologies and interceptors. Complementing its core activities, Austal delivers comprehensive lifecycle management and support services to naval, governmental, and commercial clients. These services encompass crew training and instruction, routine servicing, repair and maintenance, integrated logistics support, long-term vessel sustainment, and support for information management systems. The company also expertly handles vessel refits and oversees annual docking procedures. Established in 1988, Austal Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Henderson, Australia.
Share Price
$3.11
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$1.31B
Change (1 day)
1.58%
Change (1 year)
-28.86%
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Operating Margin for Austal Limited (ASB)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -7.22%
According to Austal Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -7.22%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 0.42%.
Operating Margin history for Austal Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -7.22% | -1,819.05% |
| 2025 | 0.42% | -126.58% |
| 2024 | -1.58% | -5.95% |
| 2023 | -1.68% | -137.17% |
| 2022 | 4.52% | -34.01% |
| 2021 | 6.85% | 23.65% |
| 2020 | 5.54% | 29.14% |
| 2019 | 4.29% | 18.51% |
| 2018 | 3.62% | 5.85% |
| 2017 | 3.42% | -134.17% |
| 2016 | -10.01% | -359.33% |
| 2015 | 3.86% | 27.39% |
| 2014 | 3.03% | 148.36% |
| 2013 | 1.22% | -125.79% |
| 2012 | -4.73% | 373.00% |
| 2011 | -1.00% | -115.60% |
| 2010 | 6.41% | 17.40% |
| 2009 | 5.46% | -22.22% |
| 2008 | 7.02% | -26.57% |
| 2007 | 9.56% | -3.92% |
| 2006 | 9.95% | -21.22% |
| 2005 | 12.63% | 90.21% |
| 2004 | 6.64% | -145.64% |
| 2003 | -14.55% | -299.32% |
| 2002 | 7.30% | 72.17% |
| 2001 | 4.24% | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.01% | -99.72% |
US
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| 19.24% | -102.66% |
US
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| 11.77% | -101.63% |
US
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| 8.11% | -101.12% |
NL
|
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| 24.38% | -103.38% |
GB
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Austal Limited's operating margin
What is Austal Limited's operating margin?
Austal Limited's operating margin is -7.22%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Austal Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Austal Limited's operating margin was 0.42%, compared with -1.58% in 2024.
How has Austal Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Austal Limited's operating margin was highest in 2021 (6.85%) and lowest in 2023 (-1.68%).
How does Austal Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Austal Limited's operating margin (-7.22%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, with 24.38%.