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Vulcan Steel Ltd. (VSL) Share Price & Analysis

VSL Stock Chart & Stats

A$5.55-A$0.19(-3.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+11
AUD 5AUD 5.25AUD 5.5AUD 5.753 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
AUD 5.53 - AUD 5.70
52-Week Range
AUD 4.59 - AUD 7.98
Previous Close
AUD 5.74
Volume
31.78K
Average Volume (3M)
56.86K
Market Cap
AUD 813.24M
Enterprise Value
AUD 1.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
AUD 30.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
AUD 631.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
47.8
Beta
1.21
Next Earnings
Feb 16, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.1
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.10%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue Recovery

The 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 Generation

Positive 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 Base

A 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 Leverage

High 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 Margins

Thin 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 Conversion

Uneven 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$813.24M.
When is Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vulcan Steel Ltd.’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 16, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 107 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$0.077 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.084 by -AU$0.007.
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$0.036 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 is 0.10.
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$0.077 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.084. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.935%.
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?
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