Austal's consensus price target has increased, driven by a stronger net profit margin and a significant decline in its future P/E, supporting a higher fair value of A$5.48.
What's in the News
- Austal Limited added to S&P/ASX 200 Index.
- Austal Limited added to S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Sector Index.
- Hanwha Corporation agreed to acquire an additional 10% stake in Austal Limited, aiming for a 19.9% total holding, pending FIRB approval; CFIUS approval status is disputed between parties.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Austal
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has significantly risen from A$4.89 to A$5.48.
- The Net Profit Margin for Austal has significantly risen from 3.34% to 4.84%.
- The Future P/E for Austal has significantly fallen from 28.52x to 20.76x.
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