Vulcan Steel Future Growth
Future criteria checks 5/6
Vulcan Steel is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 38.6% and 10.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 56.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 22.5% in 3 years.
Key information
38.6%
Earnings growth rate
56.41%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining earnings growth | 14.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.2% |
| Future return on equity | 22.51% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 01 Jun 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Higher Fixed Costs And Inventory Build Will Pressure Margins And Constrain Cash Flows
Catalysts About Vulcan Steel Vulcan Steel operates steel and metals distribution and processing businesses across Australia and New Zealand, including a recently acquired roofing and roll forming division. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
VSL: Dividend Timeline Will Support Bullish Outlook On Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have made a small adjustment to their Vulcan Steel price target, now assessing fair value at A$6.99. This reflects updated views on the company’s discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.VSL: Dividend Timeline And Updated Assumptions Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Vulcan Steel from A$7.02 to A$6.99, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Vulcan Steel declared an ordinary fully franked dividend of NZ$0.02941176 per security for the six months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).VSL: Slightly Higher Fair Value And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Vulcan Steel to A$7.02 from A$6.85, citing adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions as the main drivers of the change. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated from A$6.85 to A$7.02, representing a small uplift of around 2.5% in the assessed value per share.VSL: Higher Return Hurdle And P/E Tweaks Will Guide Fair Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Vulcan Steel slightly to around A$6.85 from about A$6.87. This reflects small updates to fair value, discount rate assumptions and future P/E expectations rather than any major shift in the thesis.VSL: Higher Return Hurdle And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Fair Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Vulcan Steel from A$6.50 to about A$6.87, reflecting updated assumptions about discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated slightly higher from about A$6.50 to about A$6.87 per share.Acquisitions And Recovery In Australasia Will Expand Market Reach
Despite a significant decline in Vulcan Steel's future P/E ratio, indicating improved value or lower growth expectations, the consensus analyst price target has remained unchanged at A$6.50. What's in the News Vulcan Steel announced a follow-on equity offering totaling AUD 87.1 million through a rights issue, offering 14,642,849 ordinary shares at AUD 5.95 per share with a slight discount.Investors Could Be Concerned With Vulcan Steel's (ASX:VSL) Returns On Capital
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Diversifying Into Aluminum And Economic Recovery In Queensland May Improve Future Prospects Despite Inflation Pressures
Ongoing expansion into aluminum and new markets could drive growth by diversifying offerings and tapping into emerging opportunities.Vulcan Steel's (ASX:VSL) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.1389
Vulcan Steel Limited's ( ASX:VSL ) investors are due to receive a payment of NZ$0.1389 per share on 10th of October...These 4 Measures Indicate That Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Is Using Debt Extensively
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Vulcan Steel's (ASX:VSL) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...Vulcan Steel's (ASX:VSL) Dividend Is Being Reduced To NZ$0.305
Vulcan Steel Limited ( ASX:VSL ) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to NZ$0.305 on the 12th...Vulcan Steel's (ASX:VSL) Dividend Is Being Reduced To NZ$0.305
Vulcan Steel Limited's ( ASX:VSL ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to...Should You Be Adding Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) To Your Watchlist Today?
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Vulcan Steel Limited's ( ASX:VSL ) stock didn't jump after it announced some healthy earnings. We did some digging and...Vulcan Steel Limited's (ASX:VSL) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9x Vulcan Steel Limited ( ASX:VSL ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Does This Valuation Of Vulcan Steel Limited (ASX:VSL) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Vulcan Steel Limited ( ASX:VSL ) by taking the forecast...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2028 | 1,348 | 85 | N/A | 136 | 5 |
| 6/30/2027 | 1,247 | 60 | 50 | 98 | 6 |
| 6/30/2026 | 1,099 | 27 | 52 | 83 | 6 |
| 12/31/2025 | 991 | 15 | 41 | 63 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 969 | 15 | 62 | 84 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 948 | 16 | 84 | 105 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 971 | 19 | 101 | 125 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 993 | 23 | 118 | 144 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,029 | 32 | 130 | 156 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,064 | 40 | 142 | 169 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 1,118 | 50 | 175 | 202 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 1,171 | 60 | 208 | 235 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 1,208 | 74 | 165 | 190 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 1,245 | 88 | 122 | 145 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 1,196 | 106 | 49 | 69 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 1,148 | 124 | -25 | -8 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 1,060 | 124 | -13 | 2 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 973 | 124 | 0 | 12 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 912 | 107 | 34 | 44 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 850 | 90 | 67 | 76 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 791 | 77 | 84 | 91 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 732 | 65 | 100 | 105 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 640 | 29 | 66 | 71 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 617 | 36 | N/A | 23 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 539 | 42 | N/A | 22 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: VSL's forecast earnings growth (38.6% per year) is above the savings rate (3.6%).
Earnings vs Market: VSL's earnings (38.6% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the Australian market (12.1% per year).
High Growth Earnings: VSL's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: VSL's revenue (10.2% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Australian market (6.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: VSL's revenue (10.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: VSL's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (22.5%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/03 10:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vulcan Steel Limited is covered by 6 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Shaurya Visen | BofA Global Research |
| Rohan Koreman-Smit | Forsyth Barr Group Ltd. |
| Grant Swanepoel | Jarden Limited |