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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Vulcan Steel's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$127.8 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.01.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Vulcan Steel's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.80.
Vulcan Steel Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Vulcan Steel's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Vulcan Steel's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Vulcan Steel's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Vulcan Steel Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Vulcan Steel Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Steel's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of A$127.8 Mil mean?
Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) has a Accounts Receivable of A$127.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Steel's Accounts Receivable too high?
Vulcan Steel's current Accounts Receivable is A$127.8 Mil. Overall, Vulcan Steel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Steel's Accounts Receivable compare to NUE and STLD?
Vulcan Steel's Accounts Receivable of A$127.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Steel company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Steel industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Vulcan Steel and its competitors. Vulcan Steel's current Accounts Receivable is A$127.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.31, compared to a current price of A$5.20 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is A$127.8 Mil. Vulcan Steel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL), the current Accounts Receivable is A$127.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.20 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.31.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VSL:
Accounts Receivable: A$127.8 Mil
GF Value™: A$6.31 vs. price of A$5.20 (17.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Steel Ltd is a metals distributor and processor. Its products include Steel, Stainless Steel, Engineering steel, Plate processing, and Coil processing. The company has two operating segments namely, the Steel business across New Zealand and Australia which includes Steel distribution, Plate processing, and Coil processing; and Metals business across New Zealand, which includes Stainless Steel, Engineering Steel, and Aluminium.
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