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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)187.88K
Market Cap
AU$732.65M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.25K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$30.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$631.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.4
Beta1.34
Next Earnings
Feb 16, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding146,529,950
10 Day Avg. Volume426,558
30 Day Avg. Volume187,880
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.66
Price to Book (P/B)2.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio18.30
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 Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue RecoveryThe strong 2026 revenue rebound indicates recovering customer demand across Vulcan’s steel distribution and processing markets. Sustained volume recovery would improve operating leverage and provide a broader base for earnings and cash generation over the next several quarters.
Positive Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow supports liquidity and demonstrates that the business can convert ongoing operations into funding for working capital, investment and debt service. This provides resilience even though cash conversion remains exposed to steel inventory cycles.
Improved Equity BaseA stronger equity base improves balance-sheet resilience and has reduced leverage from prior levels. While debt remains substantial, this capital improvement gives Vulcan greater capacity to absorb cyclical volatility and support operations through changing steel demand conditions.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage remains a material structural risk because steel demand and margins are cyclical. Interest and debt obligations can constrain investment and cash flexibility, while a downturn in construction or manufacturing could amplify pressure on earnings and equity.
Thin Profit MarginsThin net margins leave limited protection against procurement costs, pricing pressure and weaker volumes. Profitability well below prior-cycle peaks suggests Vulcan has limited durable pricing power, making earnings more dependent on market conditions and operating discipline.
Volatile Cash ConversionUneven cash conversion shows that working-capital and reinvestment requirements can materially change liquidity from year to year. Inventory movements and steel-price volatility may therefore weaken free cash flow even when accounting earnings remain positive.
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$732.65M.
When is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 16, 2027 which is in 154 days.
How were Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Vulcan Steel Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 24, 2026. The company reported AU$0.078 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.085 by -AU$0.007.
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$0.044 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.1%. 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$0.078 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.085. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.93%.
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$6.13 (-10.45% Downside)
AU$6.13 (-10.45% Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$678.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-29.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.92%
Trailing 12-Months
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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)