Vulcan Steel Ltd. (AU:VSL)
ASX:VSL
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VSL Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.84
-AU$0.27(-3.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$6.84
-AU$0.27(-3.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.70 - AU$7.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.78K
Average Volume (3M)54.84K
Market Cap
AU$691.62M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$28.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$916.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)54.7
Beta1.24
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding146,529,950
10 Day Avg. Volume39,913
30 Day Avg. Volume54,845
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)4.93
Price to Sales (P/S)0.88
P/FCF Ratio9.99
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$5.75Price Target Upside-15.94% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.11B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Service-centre NetworkA broad network of service centres and downstream processing builds durable customer stickiness and recurring revenue from industrial and construction clients. Local processing capability enables faster delivery, differentiated service, and higher margin services versus pure distribution, supporting long-term competitiveness.
Operating Cash GenerationStrong operating cash generation demonstrates the business converts sales into cash reliably, which sustains working capital needs and supports ongoing operations. Over months this underpins day-to-day liquidity and funds selective reinvestment, even if free cash flow faces temporary pressure.
Positive EBIT/EBITDA MarginsSustained positive EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate the company can generate operating profits from its distribution and processing model. This margin base supports resilience across cycles, funds maintenance capex and service-centre investment, and provides a buffer against commodity price volatility.
Bears Say
Declining RevenueA multi-year decline in revenue and compressing gross/net margins signals weakening demand or lost pricing power. Persisting top-line contraction erodes scale benefits, pressures margins further, and undermines the ability to invest in branches or service-centre capabilities, hurting medium-term growth prospects.
High LeverageElevated leverage increases interest expense and reduces financial flexibility for capex or acquisitions. In a capital‑intensive, cyclical industry like steel distribution, high debt makes the company more vulnerable to volume downturns and margin shocks, constraining strategic options over several quarters.
Falling Free Cash Flow GrowthA notable decline in free cash flow growth limits the company's ability to reduce debt, return capital, or fund expansion. Even with strong operating cash metrics, weaker FCF suggests higher capex or working capital strain, reducing resilience to industry swings and slowing deleveraging efforts.
Vulcan Steel Ltd. News
VSL FAQ
What was Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. lowest share price was AU$4.70 and its highest was AU$7.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s market cap?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s market cap is AU$691.62M.
When is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0.055 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.052 by AU$0.002.
Is Vulcan Steel Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Vulcan Steel Ltd. pay dividends?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.025 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.86%. See more information on Vulcan Steel Ltd. dividends here
What is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Vulcan Steel Ltd. have?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. has 146,529,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.055 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.052. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.894%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vulcan Steel Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:VSL
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Vulcan Steel Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$5.75 (-15.94% Downside)
AU$5.75 (-15.94% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$631.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.98%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vulcan Steel Ltd.
Vulcan Steel Limited, operating with its subsidiaries, focuses on the distribution and sale of steel and various metal products across New Zealand and Australia. The company's activities are structured into two principal divisions: Steel and Metals. Its product range is comprehensive, featuring hollow sections; general merchant steel items such as bars, beams, angles, channels, and raw coils and plates; and a variety of stainless steel goods including hollows, bars, fittings, and sheets. They also supply specialized high-performance steel and metal products. In addition to sales, Vulcan Steel provides a suite of processing services like cutting, drilling, tapping, countersinking, and folding for plates, alongside sheeting and slitting capabilities. Established in 1995, Vulcan Steel Limited maintains its primary base in Auckland, New Zealand.
VSL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$5.75
▼(-15.94% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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