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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$4.59 - AU$7.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume31.78K
Average Volume (3M)54.84K
Market Cap
AU$779.54M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$28.58M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$916.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)58.8
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.02%
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$5.25Price Target Upside-23.25% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Value‑added Service‑centre NetworkVulcan's network of service centres and on-site processing creates durable differentiation versus pure distributors. Localized cutting/fabrication and broad branch coverage increase customer stickiness, shorten lead times and support higher-margin, repeat B2B business over the medium term.
Efficient Operating Cash GenerationStrong operating cash conversion is a durable strength for a working-capital intensive distributor. Reliable cash from operations helps fund inventory cycles, supplier payments and near-term capex without constant reliance on external financing, supporting resilience across business cycles.
Positive Underlying Margins (EBIT/EBITDA)Sustained positive EBIT and EBITDA margins indicate the company retains operational leverage in processing and distribution. These margins provide cushion against commodity price swings and support reinvestment in service centres and systems, aiding medium-term profitability stability.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Margin PressureA multi-period revenue decline and compressing gross/net margins reduce scale benefits and pricing flexibility. Over several months this undermines margin recovery potential, limits cash available for reinvestment and heightens execution risk in sustaining branch economics and service offerings.
Elevated Leverage And Low Equity RatioSignificant leverage increases interest burden and refinancing exposure in a cyclical steel distribution business. High debt limits strategic optionality, constrains capital allocation to growth or efficiency projects, and magnifies downside in weaker demand environments over the medium term.
Declining Free Cash Flow GrowthA marked drop in free cash flow growth weakens the firm's ability to deleverage, fund dividends or invest in service-centre upgrades. For an inventory-heavy distributor, falling FCF raises liquidity and refinancing risks and reduces flexibility to manage working capital shocks over coming months.
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$779.54M.
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 32 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 1.02%. 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$0.052. 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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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.02%
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$5.25
▼(-23.25% Downside)