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$4.96 - AU$7.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.78K
Average Volume (3M)54.84K
Market Cap
AU$735.58M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$28.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$916.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.4
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
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$7.25Price Target Upside5.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business Model DiversificationVSL's dual revenue streams — distribution plus value-added processing — provide diversified, recurring income and higher-margin services. This business mix supports resilient cash inflows and customer stickiness, sustaining revenue and margin contribution over the medium term (2–6 months).
Scale And Network CapabilitiesA ~1,300-employee base and Australasian footprint imply meaningful branch, warehousing and processing capacity. Scale supports procurement bargaining power, efficient logistics, and service reliability, which are durable advantages for distribution and contract fulfillment across months.
Operating Cash Conversion And MarginsDespite margin pressure, VSL converts earnings into operating cash efficiently and reports positive EBIT/EBITDA margins. This demonstrates underlying operational efficiency and cash generation that can fund working capital and near-term obligations, bolstering stability over several months.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And MarginsRevenue contraction and compressed gross/net margins reduce scale economies and pricing leverage. Persistent top-line decline makes it harder to restore profitability and absorb cost shocks, creating a structural headwind to sustainable margin recovery within the 2–6 month horizon.
High LeverageSignificant leverage and a high debt-to-equity position constrain financial flexibility and raise refinancing and interest-rate risks. Elevated debt limits capacity to invest in inventory, capex, or strategic initiatives, increasing vulnerability if operating cash generation weakens.
Free Cash Flow DeteriorationA marked drop in free cash flow growth weakens the company's ability to deleverage, fund capital needs, or support dividends. Lower FCF exacerbates liquidity risk given existing leverage and reduces resilience to prolonged demand softness over the medium term.
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$4.96 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$735.58M.
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 128 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 Undervalued.
Does Vulcan Steel Ltd. pay dividends?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.038 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
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$7.25 (5.99% Upside)
AU$7.25 (5.99% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$168.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the sale and distribution of steel and metal products in New Zealand and Australia. The company operates in two segments, Steel and Metals. It sells hollows; merchant products, including bars, beams, angles, channels, and unprocessed coils and plates; stainless steel products, such as hollows, bars, fittings, and sheets; and high-performance steel and metal products. The company also provides cutting, drilling, tapping, countersinking, and folding of plates, as well as sheeting and slitting services. Vulcan Steel Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
VSL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$7.25
▲(5.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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