Want to see AU:VSL full AI Analyst Report?
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$4.59 - AU$7.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.78K
Average Volume (3M)54.84K
Market Cap
AU$744.37M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.48K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$28.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$916.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.1
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.07%
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-0.87
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$6.13Price Target Upside-10.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Service-centre Network & Value-added ProcessingVulcan's network of service centres and focus on downstream processing create durable customer lock-in via customised services and faster delivery. This business-model differentiation supports steadier margins and repeat business from industrial and construction customers over the medium term.
Positive Operating Margins And Cash-generation EfficiencyDespite revenue pressure, sustained positive EBIT/EBITDA and efficient operating cash conversion indicate core operational control and cash-generating aptitude. This underpins the firm's ability to fund working capital and service obligations even if top-line growth is muted.
Geographic Reach With Repeat Trade From CustomersA broad Australia–New Zealand footprint and repeat commercial relationships diversify demand concentration and improve resilience to local market swings. Geographic scale helps maintain volumes, logistics efficiency and customer access over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Contracting MarginsA sustained revenue decline and margin compression point to weakening pricing power or mix shifts. Over months this erodes EBITDA leverage, reduces reinvestment capacity, and raises the challenge of restoring profitable volume growth in a competitive steel distribution market.
High Leverage And Low Equity RatioElevated debt levels and a low equity base reduce financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to demand or margin shocks. Higher leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, constraining capital allocation and limiting ability to invest in growth or weather downturns.
Significant Decline In Free Cash Flow GrowthFalling free cash flow growth weakens liquidity available for debt repayments, dividends or capex. Even with strong operating cash conversion, reduced free cash conversion signals pressure from higher working capital or capex needs, limiting sustainment of strategic investments.
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$4.59 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$744.37M.
When is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 9 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$0.053 by AU$0.003.
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 1.07%. See more information on Vulcan Steel Ltd. dividends here
What is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
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$0.053. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Vulcan Steel Ltd. Stock Smart Score
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.07%
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$6.13
▼(-10.45% Downside)